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A WARNING
If you need to replace the fuel cap, use a genuine SUZUKI cap. Use of an improper cap can result in a malfunction of the fuel system or emission control system. It may also result in fuel leakage while driving and in the event of an accident.
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Engine hood
78RB05004
To open the engine hood: 1) Pull the hood release handle located under the driver's side instrument panel in the outboard position. This will disengage the engine hood lock halfway.
78RB05005
2) Push the under-hood release lever sideways with your finger, as shown in the illustration. While pushing the lever, lift up the engine hood.
A CAUTION
The release lever and its peripheral, or engine food can be hot enough to burn your finger right after driving. Touch after those becomes cool enough.
NOTICE
Check that the wiper arms are not raised before you lift up the engine hood to avoid damaging the wiper arms and the engine hood.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
78RB05006
3) While holding the hood, pull the prop rod out from the holding clip, and then insert the end of the rod into the designated hole.
A CAUTION
• The prop rod can be hot enough to burn your finger right after driving. Touch the rod after it becomes cool enough. Insert the end of the rod into the hole securely. If the rod slips out, you may get caught in the closing hood. • The rod may slip out when the hood is blown by wind. Be careful on windy days.
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To close the engine hood: 1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod back into the holding clip.
78RB05007
2) Lower the hood to about 20 cm above the hood latch, and then let it drop down. Check that the hood is securely latched after closing.
A WARNING
Check that the hood is fully closed and latched before driving. If it is not, it can fly up unexpectedly during driving, obstructing your view and resulting in an accident.
A CAUTION
To avoid injury, check that no part of the occupant's body such as hands or head is in the path of the hood when closing it.
NOTICE
Pushing on the hood from the top may damage it.
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Sun visor
79J161
The sun visors can be pulled down to block glare coming through the windshield, or they can be unhooked and turned to the side to block glare coming through the side window.
NOTICE
When unhooking and hooking a sun visor, handle it by the hard plastic parts or the sun visor can be dam
aged.
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Card holder (if equipped)
(1)
(2)
78RB05008
(1) Mirror cover (2) Card holder
You can put a card in the card holder (2) on the back of the sun visor.
NOTICE
When you park your vehicle outdoors in direct sunlight or in hot weather, do not leave plastic cards in the holder. The heat may distort them.
Vanity mirror (if equipped)
(3)
78RB05009
(3) Vanity mirror
To use the vanity mirror (3) on the back of the sun visor, pull up the mirror cover (1).
A WARNING
• Do not use the mirror while driving your vehicle or you lose control of the vehicle. • When using the vanity mirror, do not move too close to a front airbag location or lean against it. If the front airbag is accidentally inflated it could hit you hard. '
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Interior light
Front
52RM50070
This light switch has three positions which function as described below:
ON (1) The light comes on and stays on regardless of whether the door is open or closed.
NOTE: The light will automatically be turned off to prevent the lead-acid battery from discharging when the following conditions are simultaneously met: The ignition switch is in "LOCK" position. The hazard warning lights, the position lights and the headlights are off.
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• After 15 minutes from the light on.
DOOR (2) The light comes on when the door is opened. After closing all doors, the light will remain on for about 15 seconds and then fade out. If you insert the key to change the ignition mode to "ACC" or "ON" during this time, the light will start to fade out immediately. After removing the key from the ignition switch, the light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out.
NOTE: The light will automatically be turned off to prevent the lead-acid battery from discharging when the following conditions are simultaneously met: • The ignition switch is in "LOCK" position. • After about 15 minutes of the light on.
OFF (3) The light remains off even when the door is opened.
Luggage compartment
(if equipped)
ON @l) o @i OFF
(1) (2)
78RB05010
This light switch has three positions which function as described below:
ON (1) The light comes on and stays on regardless of whether the tailgate is open or closed.
NOTE: The light will automatically be turned off to prevent the lead-acid battery from discharging when the following conditions are simultaneously met: The ignition switch is in "LOCK" position. The hazard warning lights, the position lights and the headlights are off. After 15 minutes from the light on.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Assist grips Ride-in assist grip
~--~~ 0 0
608110A 78RB05055
Assist grips are provided for convenience. Ride-in assist grip provides solid support for the front passenger when entering or NOTICE exiting the vehicle.
To avoid damaging the assist grip and the molded headlining, do not hang down the assist grip.
A WARNING
Do not put any objects between the passenger side of the dashboard and the ride-in assist grip. When the passenger's airbag is inflated, objects may be flown toward the passenger and may cause serious injury. Front passenger should not grip the ride-in assist grip while seating. In this situation, the passenger would be too close to the the inflating airbag, and may suffer severe injury.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Glove box
0 0
78RB05015
To open the glove box, pull the latch lever. To close it, push the lid until it latches securely.
A WARNING
Never drive with the glove box lid open. It could cause injury if an accident occurs.
A WARNING
Do not leave cigarette lighters or spray cans in the glove box. If a cigarette lighter or spray can is in a place such as the glove box, it may light accidentally when luggage is loaded, causing a fire.
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Cup holder and storage area
(1) Instrument panel tray
(3) Front seat back pocket
(5) Luggage box
(1) (3)
(5)
(2) Cup holder
( 4) Front door pocket
(6) Center console pocket
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
78RB05016
Instrument panel tray(1)
A WARNING
Do not place any objects which may fall out from the tray when the vehicle is moving. Failure to take the precaution may result in an object interfering with the pedals and causing a loss of vehicle control or an accident.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Cup holder (2)
Use the rear cup holder to put a cup with a lid or a bottle with a cap. Also, you can put small articles in the rear cup holder.
78RB05017
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A WARNING
Failure to take the precautions listed below could cause personal injury or vehicle damage. Be careful when you are using the cup holders to hold a cup containing hot liquid. Spilling out hot liquid can cause burn injury. Do not use the cup holders to hold sharp-edged, hard or breakable objects. Objects in the cup holders may be thrown about during a sudden stop or impact, and could cause personal injury. • Be careful not to spill liquid or insert any foreign materials into the moving part of the gearshift lever, or any electrical components. Liquid or foreign materials may damage these parts. If you spill, or drop liquid accidentally, have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
Front seat back pocket (3)
78RB05018
This pocket is provided for holding light and soft things such as gloves, newspapers or magazines.
A CAUTION
Do not put hard or breakable objects in the pocket. If an accident occurs, objects such as bottles, cans, etc. can injure the occupants in the rear seat.