OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE: When you select the "4L" position the ESF'® systems (other than ABS) w/11 be canceled to provide improved vehicle traction, and the ESF'® OFF indicator light, dual sensor brake support OFF indicator light and lane departure warning OFF indicator light will come on. When you select the "4L" position braketraction control can be activated'. Braketraction control brakes the spinning wheel to distribute drive power to the other wheels for increased climbing ability or for better performance on a rolling hill or a slippery surface. If dual sensor brake support OFF indicator light and lane departure warning OFF indicator light come on or go off, the intenor buzzer beeps. This is not a ma/function.
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Transfer lever operation
NOTICE
Unevenly worn tyres can cause problems in the operation of the transfer lever. Be sure to rotate the tyres according to the maintenance schedule. Refer to "Tyres" and "Maintenance Schedule" in the "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for proper tyre rotation procedures. If a problem exists during the shifting function, all lights of the 4WD indicator will blink continuously and the transfer lever operation will not work. If the shift function does not work after trying the shifting operation several times, it may be the result of a system failure. Have the system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: When the temperature of 4-whee/ drive system or the transmission is not warm ':'nder the low temperature, you may feel ,t hard to shift the transfer lever or gear n01se may occur. Unless you can shift the transfer lever drive your vehicle for a while and the/2 shift the transfer lever again.
Operate the transfer lever according to the appropriate procedure described below:
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The transfer lever can be shifted when the vehi_c_le is either stopped or moving. Pos1t1on the front wheels straight ahead and shift the transfer lever from "2H" to "4H" or "4H" to "2H". If the vehicle is moving, the speed must be less than 100 km/h (60 mph) during this operation.
A WARNING
Do not shift the transfer lever while the rear tyre is spinning. Your vehicle may move to the unexpected direction. 4-wheel drive system may be also damaged.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
A WARNING
When you turn off the engine while the transfer is not finished to shift into "4L" position, follow instructions below. 1) Depress the brake pedal* fully. 2) Turn the ignition switch to "OFF" position. • Depress the brake pedal until the engine is started again. Even though the gearshift lever is shifted into 1st gear or "R" (Reverse) gear for manual transmission vehicles or shifted into "P" (Park) position for automatic transmission vehicles, there may be a case that the wheels of the vehicle is not stationary. When you turn off the engine in this situation, start the engine again and move the vehicle forward or backward slowly.
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A CAUTION
Do not operate the transfer lever while driving. Do not operate the transfer lever while making a left or right turn or while holding rear wheels slipped on icy, snow-covered, or muddy roads. Your vehicle may move to the unexpected direction. 4-wheel drive system may be also damaged.
NOTE: There may be a case that you will feel the difficulty to operate the transfer lever when shifting the transfer lever from "4H" position to "4L" position. Operate the transfer lever into "4L" position surely. When shifting the transfer lever from "4H" position to "4L" position, the buzzer will sound and the function of the ES?® system and the vehicle stability control system will be deactivated. There may be a case that shifting into "4L" position is not completed when the transfer system or the transmission is not warm in the cold weather. There may be a possibility of difficulty to shift especially for automatic transmission vehicles in the cold weather. Follow instructions below in this case and operate the transfer lever again. -Stop the vehicle completely. -Place the transmission in "N" (Neu-tral). -Depress the brake pedal* fully. -Release the parking brake. -Turn the ignition switch to "OFF" posi-tion. -Shift the transfer lever from "4H" position to "4L" position by pressing the transfer lever. -Check whether the vehicle can be moved by moving the vehicle forward or backward slowly. • Depress the brake pedal until the engine is started again.
There may be a case that it is difficult to From "4L" position to "4H" position operate the transfer lever or the gear noise occurs after driving the vehicle for a while in the cold weather. There may be a possibility of difficulty to shift the transfer lever from "4H" position to "4L" position. In this case, shift the transfer lever into "4H" position or "2H" position
and then operate the transfer lever again after driving for a while.
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Stop the vehicle completely, place the transmission in "N" (Neutral) or depress the clutch pedal fully (if equipped), then shift the transfer lever from "4L" position to "4H" position.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Cruise control (if equipped)
The cruise control system allows you to maintain a steady speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. The controls for operating the cruise control system are on the steering wheel.
You can use the cruise control system under the following conditions: For manual transmission vehicle, the gear position is in 3rd, 4th, 5th. For automatic transmission vehicle, the gearshift lever is in "D" position. When the transfer lever is in "2H" or "4H" position, When 4WD indicator light does not blink, The vehicle speed is about 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher.
A, WARNING
To help avoid loss of vehicle control, do not use the cruise control system when driving in heavy traffic, on slippery or winding roads, or on steep downhills.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Setting cruising speed
Cruise control switch
(1)
(1) Cruise switch (2) "CANCEL" switch (3) "RES +/SET-" switch
(4) Cruise indicator light (5) "SET" indicator light
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(6) Cruise indicator (7) Set indicator
1) Turn on the cruise control system by pushing cruise switch (1). When the cruise indicator light (4) (type A) or cruise indicator (6) (type B) comes on, you can set cruising speed. 2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 3) Push down the "RES +/SET -" switch (3) and turn on the "SET" indicator light (5) (type A) or set indicator (7) (type B). Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the set speed will be maintained.
A WARNING
If the cruising speed is set by accident, you cannot decelerate or could loose control of the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in severe injury or death. Turn off the cruise control system and check that cruise indicator (6) is off when the system is not in use.
Changing speed temporarily
When the cruising speed is maintained, you can temporarily accelerate or decelerate.
To accelerate, depress the accelerator pedal. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will return to the set speed.
To decelerate, depress the brake pedal. The set speed will be canceled and "SET" indicator light (5) or set indicator (7) will go off. To resume the previously set speed, push up the "RES +/SET -" switch (3) and turn on "SET" indicator light (5) or set indicator (7) again when vehicle speed is above 40 km/h (25 mph). The vehicle will accelerate to the previously set speed and maintain its speed.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Cancelling speed limiter
To cancel the speed limiter, push "CANCEL" switch (2). The set indicator (5) will disappear. To resume the previously set speed, pull up the "RES +/SET -" switch (3) and show "SET" indicator (5).
To turn off the speed limiter system, push "LIMIT" switch (1) and check that limit indicator (4) disappears. Also, you can turn off the speed limiter by turning off the engine.
NOTE: If you turn off the speed limiter system, the previously set speed in the memory is cleared. Set your speed again.
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SUZUKI SAFETY SUPPORT
(if equipped)
Dual sensor brake support
Dual sensor brake support is a system that detects a vehicle or a pedestrian in front of your vehicle by the dual sensor, attempts to avoid a collision by giving warning to the driver, and attempts to reduce damage in the event of a collision.
A WARNING
• Dual sensor brake support has limits and may not function properly depending on the driving conditions. Do not rely excessively on the system and always drive in a safe manner. For safety reasons, do not check the operation of the system by yourself. Check that all passengers fasten their seat belts when the vehicle is being operated. When the system is activated, there is a risk of serious injury from being thrown.
NOTE: While the system is working, if a vehicle in front of you moves outside the dual sensor's detection field or the vehicle can no longer be detected, the system may stop functioning. While the system is working, a braking sound may be heard even if you do not depress the brake pedal, but this is normal. • As the function of the dual sensor brake support is different depending on some destinations or areas, there are type of vehicles with the function not to detect the pedestrians.
Frontal collision warning When there is a risk of a frontal collision, a warning will be given through the information display and sound.
Information display
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Brake assist system When there is high probability of a frontal collision, the brake assist system provides more powerful braking when you slam down on the brake pedal. Brake assist system might work at the same time as automatic brake system.
Information display
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Situations where the system does not activate Under the following situations, the system does not activate. When the engine is off When dual sensor brake support indicator light and lane departure warning indicator light are initially lighting immediately after the ignition switch is turned to "ON". When the gearshift lever is in reverse gear When the ESP® system is activated (except the frontal collision warning) When the following switches are pushed and the system is turned off: -Dual sensor brake support OFF switch -ESP® OFF switch
When the dual sensor is temporarily stopped or malfunctioning
Situations where the system may not activate properly Under the following situations, the system may not activate. When the dual sensor cannot detect a vehicle or a pedestrian in front of your vehicle Refer to "Handling dual sensor" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section. When you take evasive action with the steering wheel or accelerator pedal
Situations where the vehicle may not decelerate properly Under the following situations, the vehicle may not decelerate properly even when the system is activated. When the outside temperature is low, or when the temperature of the brake is low such as right after starting When the brake is overheating and the brake effect is deteriorated due to continuing to travel on a downhill road When the brake effect is deteriorated due to passing over puddles or washing the vehicle When driving on the following roads -On sharp curves or extremely rough surfaces -On a steep slope When driving on the following slippery surfaces -Frozen or snow-covered surfaces -Over manholes or metal construction plates -Gravel When driving in a rainy day
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Situations where the system may activate by chance Under the following situations, the dual sensor may judge that there is a vehicle or a pedestrian in front of you, and the system may activate. Drive carefully and calmly. When passing through a toll booth with more than recommended speeds Before the parking lot gates or railroad crossing gates are opened fully When operating on hills that have varying slopes When you suddenly accelerate and approach the vehicle in front of you or on neighboring lane Front visibility is poor due to that there is water vapor, sand or smoke or when the vehicle in front of you or on oncoming lane is surrounded by exhaust gas, water or snow When passing through masses of water vapor or smoke When stopping close to an obstacle in. front of you When passing through near a vehicle or obstacle
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When you pass by an oncoming vehicle on a curvy road
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When there is a roadside guard rail, or sign on a curve When you pass by an oncoming yehicle that is stopped to make a right/left turn
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When you pass by an oncoming vehicle when you turn to the right/ left When the posture of the vehicle is changing by the road surface of the undulation and uneven When there is objects protruding from the road's surface, manhole covers, signs and other metal objects, as well as falling objects or level changes in the road When there is a parking lot gates, toll gates, railroad crossing gates or signboards in the direction of travel. When driving in the field covered with grown grass When the posture of the vehicle is changing When the mounting position of the dual sensor is shifted by strong impact When you pass under an object (grade separation, road sign, billboard, street lamp, etc.) at the top of an uphill road When there are paint or patterns on the road or the wall that may be indistinguishable from a vehicle
Frontal collision warning There is a risk of a frontal collision and a warning will work under the following situations. When you are operating at speeds between approximately 15 km/h to 140 km/h (9 mph to 87 mph).(For pedestrian, operating speed is between approximately 15 km/h to 60 km/h (9 mph to 37 mph).) The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is approximately 15 km/h (9 mph) or more.
The interior buzzer will intermittently beep and the indication on the information dis
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When the frontal collision warning sounds, depending on the distance from the vehicle in front of you and driving conditions, take evasive action with the steering wheel or brake pedal.