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Brake assist systemWhen you slam the brakes on, the brake
assist system determines it to be an emer-
gency stop and provides more powerful
braking for a driver who cannot hold down
the brake pedal firmly.
NOTE:
If you quickly and forcefully depress the
brakes, you may hear clicking sound by
the brake assist system operation. This is
normal and indicates that the brake assist
system is activated properly.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-
tronically controlling braking pressure. It
will also help you maintain steering control
when braking on slippery surfaces or when
braking hard.
The ABS works automatically, so you do
not need any special braking technique.
Just push the brake pedal down without
pumping. The ABS will operate whenever
it senses that the wheels are locking up.
You may feel the brake pedal move a little
while the ABS is operating.
NOTE:
• The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is under about 9 km/h (6 mph).
• If the ABS system is activated, you may
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat-
ing in the brake pedal. This is normal
and indicates that the brake fluid pres-
sure is being controlled properly.
• You may hear an operation sound when you start the engine or after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the
above systems are in the self-check
mode. This sound does not indicate a
malfunction.
WA R N I N G
Even without reserve power in the
brake system, you can still stop the
vehicle by pressing the brake pedal
harder than normally required. How-
ever, the stopping distance may be
longer.
WA R N I N G
• On some types of loose surfaces (such as gravel, snow-covered
roads, etc.), the stopping distance
required for a vehicle with ABS
may be slightly greater than the
one required for a comparable vehi-
cle with a conventional brake sys-
tem. With a conventional brake
system, skidding tires are able to
plow the gravel or snow layer,
shortening the stopping distance.
ABS minimizes this resistance
effect. Allow for extra stopping dis-
tance when driving on loose sur-
faces.
• On regular paved roads, some driv-
ers may be able to obtain slightly
shorter stopping distances with
conventional brake systems than
with ABS.
• In both of the above conditions, ABS will still offer the advantage of
helping you maintain directional
control. However, remember that
ABS will not compensate for bad
road or weather conditions or poor
driver judgment. Use good judg-
ment and do not drive too fast.
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Electronic stability program (ESP
®) (if equipped)
ESP
® is a registered trademark of Daimler
AG.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®)
helps to control the vehicle during corner-
ing if front wheels or rear wheels skid. It
also assists you in maintaining traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces. It does this by regulating
the engine’s output, and by selectively
applying the brakes. In addition, ESP®
helps to avoid skidding by controlling brak-
ing pressure. The ESP
® has the following three sys-
tems:
Stability control systemThe vehicle stability control system helps
provide integrated control of systems such
as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine
control, etc. This system automatically
controls the brakes and engine to help pre-
vent the vehicle from skidding when cor-
nering on a slippery road surface or when
turning the steering wheel abruptly.Traction control systemThe traction control system automatically
helps prevent the spinning of wheels when
the vehicle is started or accelerated on
slippery road surfaces. The system oper-
ates only if it senses that some of the
wheels are spinning or beginning to lose
traction. When this happens, the system
operates the front or rear brakes and
reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-
tronically controlling braking pressure. It
will also help you maintain steering control
when braking on slippery surfaces or when
braking hard. The ABS works automati-
cally, so you do not have to use any spe-
cial braking technique. Just push the brake
pedal down wit hout pumping. The ABS will
operate whenever it senses that wheels
are locking up. You may feel the brake
pedal pulsate while the ABS is operating.
(For more information on ABS, see “Brak-
ing” in this section.)
NOTE:
The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is
under about 9 km/h (6 mph).
WA R N I N G
The ESP
® cannot enhance the vehi-
cle’s driving stability in all situations
and does not control your vehicle’s
entire braking system. The ESP
® can-
not prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed
in turns, or hydroplaning. Only safe
and attentive drive can prevent acci-
dents. The capabilities of an ESP
®-
equipped vehicle must never be used
as a substitute for careful driving.
WA R N I N G
• The ESP
® may not work properly if
tires or wheels other than those
specified in the owner’s manual are
used. When replacing tires or
wheels, use only the size and type
specified in this owner’s manual.
• The ESP® may not work properly if
tires are not inflated to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure.
• The ESP® may not work properly if
tires are fitted wi th tire chains.
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ESP
® OFF switch
75RM055
(1) ESP
® OFF switch
When the ESP
® OFF switch located at the
instrument panel is pushed and held to
turn off the ESP® systems (other than
ABS), the ESP
® OFF indicator light in the
instrument cluster comes on.
When you have turned the ESP
® systems
(other than ABS) off, turn them back on
before resuming ordinary driving.
When you push the ESP
® OFF switch
again, the ESP
® OFF indicator light will go
out and all of the ESP
® systems will be
activated.
75RM223
If the message shown in the above illustra-
tion appears on the information display,
there may be a problem with the ESP
®
system. Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE:
The ESP
® system will not activate while
this message is displayed.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with any of the
functions listed below, when the ESP
® sys-
tem is turned off, all functions will be
turned off.
• Hill descent control system
• Grip control system
• Dual camera brake support
• ENG A-STOP system
ABS warning light / brake system warning lightSee “Braking” in this section.
Hill descent control system (if equipped)The hill descent cont rol system is designed
to reduce the driver’s workload when going
down steep, rough and/or slippery hills
where the vehicle cannot decelerate
enough by engine braking alone. The hill
descent control system helps to control
vehicle speed by automatically engaging
the vehicle’s brakes, as needed, so you
can concentrate on steering the vehicle.
(1)
WA R N I N G
Do not rely excessively on the hill
descent control system. The hill
descent control system may not con-
trol the vehicle speed on a hill under
all load or road conditions. Always be
prepared to control vehicle speed by
applying the brakes. Failure to pay
attention and control vehicle speed
using the brakes when necessary
may result in loss of control or an
accident.
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Hill descent control switch
75RM056
(1) Hill descent control switch
To activate the hill descent control system:
1) Shift the gearshift lever into a forward
gear or reverse gear.2) Push the hill descent control switch (1) when the vehicle speed is under 25 km/h
(15 mph). The hill descent control indica-
tor on the instrument cluster will come on
and the hill descent control system will be
activated.
When the vehicle speed exceeds about 7
km/h (4 mph) without depressing the
accelerator pedal, the hill descent control
system applies the brak es automatically to
maintain the vehicle speed at about 7 km/h
(4 mph).
• When braking, the brake/tail lights come on and the ESP
® warning light blinks.
• When the vehicle speed exceeds about
40 km/h (25 mph), the hill descent con-
trol system stops functioning and the hill
descent control indicator goes off. When
the vehicle slows down below about 25
km/h (16 mph), the hill descent control
system will be activated again and the
hill descent control indicator will come
on.
NOTE:
You may hear a sound coming from the
engine when the hill descent control sys-
tem is activated. This sound is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction.
To turn off the hill descent control system,
push the hill descent control switch and
turn off the hill descent control indicator
light.
(1)
WA R N I N G
• When the hill descent control sys- tem is used continuously for a long
time, the temperature of the brake
system may increase and the hill
descent control system may be
deactivated tempor arily to protect
the device of the brake system. The
hill descent control indicator blinks
to let you know the system is deac-
tivated. Depress the brake pedal
and stop the vehicle in a safe place.
When the temperature of the brake
system goes down, the hill descent
control indicator will come on and
the system is activated again. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• The hill descent control system
may be activated when the gear-
shift lever is in “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion, but engine braking will not
work. Always use the hill descent
control system with the gearshift
lever in a forward gear or reverse
gear.
• When using the hill descent control system, push the hill descent con-
trol switch and ma ke sure that the
hill descent control indicator light
comes on and no warning message
indicates on the information dis-
play.
• While operating the hill descent control system, the dual camera
brake support (if equipped) may
not operate depending on the
accelerating.
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On models equipped with the ENG A-
STOP system, the hill hold control system
is activated when the engine is restarted
after being stopped automatically, even if
the previous conditions are not met.
NOTE:
When the hill hold control system is acti-
vated, you may hear a sound coming from
the engine, or you may feel hardness of
the brake pedal. These are normal and do
not indicate a malfunction.
75RM224
For the instrument cluster with tachometer,
if the message shown in the above illustra-
tion appears on the information display,
there may be a problem with the hill
descent control system (if equipped) and
the hill hold control system. Have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE:
The hill hold control system will not acti-
vate while this message is displayed.
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped)The tire pressure monitoring system is
designed to alert you when one or more of
the tires on your vehicle is significantly
under-inflated. The tire pressure monitor-
ing system (TPMS) sensor containing a
unique identification code is mounted on
each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit
tire pressure signals to the receiver of the
tire pressure monitoring system controller.
When the inflation pressure of one or more
tires indicates signif icant under-inflation,
the low tire pressure warning light shown
below comes on.
NOTE:
The word “telltale” in this section, means
an indicator.
Low tire pressure warning light
52D305
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added fuel efficiency feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illumi-
nates a low tire pressure telltale when one
or more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inf lation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
5
75RM4-01E
60G407
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTFuel filler cap ....................................................................... 5-1
Engine hood ................................................... ..................... 5-2
Sun visor ..................................................... ......................... 5-4
Interior light ................................................ ......................... 5-5
Accessory socket .............. ....................... ........................... 5-6
AUX/USB socket (if equipped) . .......................................... 5-7
Assist grips (if equipped) .................................... ............... 5-7
Glove box ..................................................... ........................ 5-7
Cup holder and storage area ................................... .......... 5-8
Footrest ...................................................... .......................... 5-10
Floor mats .................................................... ........................ 5-10
Luggage compartment cover (if equipped) ...................... 5 -11
Roof rails (if equipped) ...................................... ................. 5-11
Frame hooks ................................................... ..................... 5-12
Heating and air conditioning system ........................... ..... 5-15
Heating system ................................................ .................... 5-17
Manual heating and a ir conditioning system ................... 5 -21
Automatic heating and ai r conditioning system
(climate control) ........... ....................................................... 5-26
Radio antenna ................................................. .................... 5-32
Installation of radi o frequency transmi tters ..................... 5-32
Audio system (Type A / Type B / Type C) (if equipped) ... 5-33
5-5OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
75RM4-01E
Interior lightFront
62R0294
These light switches have three or four
positions which function as described
below:
ON (1)
• The light comes on and stays on regard-less of whether the door is open or
closed.
• To save the lead-acid battery, the light
will be automatically turned off when a
period of 15 minutes has elapsed after
the light comes on and other operations
are not done. DOOR (2)
• The light comes on while any of the
doors (including the tailgate) is opened.
For about 15 seconds after all doors are
closed, the light will remain on and then
fade out.
• If all doors are closed, the light comes on for about 15 seconds when the ignition
key is pulled out from the ignition switch
or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode from ON to
LOCK (OFF). After 15 seconds, the light
will fade out.
• To save the lead-acid battery, the light will be automatically turned off when a
period of 15 minutes has elapsed after
any of the doors (including the tailgate)
is opened and other operations are not
done.
If you perform any of the following proce-
dures before the light fading out, the light
will start to fade out immediately.
• Inserting the ignition key into the ignition switch or pressing the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to ACC or ON
• Locking all doors by operating the key, keyless entry transmitter, keyless push
start system remote controller, power
door locking switc h or request switch
OFF (3)
The light remains off even when the door is
opened.
Luggage compartment (if equipped)
75RM009
When you open the tailgate with the lug-
gage compartment light switch in ON posi-
tion (1), the light com es on and remains on
as long as you keep the tailgate open.
• To save the lead-acid battery, the light
will be automatically turned off when a
period of 15 minutes has elapsed after
the tailgate is opened and other opera-
tions are not done.
When the luggage compartment light
switch is in OFF position (2), the light
remains off regardless of whether the tail-
gate is open or close.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(2)
(1)
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Heating and air conditioning systemThere are three types of heating and air
conditioning syst ems as follows:
• Heating system
• Manual heating and air conditioning sys- tem
• Automatic heating and air conditioning system (climate control)
Air outlet
75RM351
1. Windshield defroster outlet
2. Side defroster outlet
3. Side outlet
4. Center outlet
5. Floor outlet * if equipped
1
2 1
2
3 3
4
4
5
5
5*
5*
EXAMPLE