2021 SUZUKI JIMNY light sensor

Automatic light operation
(if equipped)
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(1) (2)
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BEFORE DRIVING
Your vehicle's lighting system is controlled by two main systems: the lighting switch and the auto-on headlight system (when the lighting switch is in "AUTO" position). The two systems work together to operate your lights as shown in the following chart:
ON: Lights ON LIGHT: When it is light around the light sensor (5). DARK: When it is dark around the light sensor (5).
Lighting Ignition switch in the
Main lights to be 11LOCK11 or "ACC" switch posi-operated position tion LIGHT DARK
Position lights, --(1) OFF Tail lights
Headlights --
Position lights, --(2)AUTO Tail lights
Headlights --
Position lights, ON ON (3) :Otlc Tail lights
Headlights --
Position lights, ON ON (4) ,o Tail lights
Headlights ON ON
Ignition switch in the "ON" position
LIGHT DARK
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-ON
-ON
ON ON
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ON ON
ON ON
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BEFORE DRIVING
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob on the end of the lever. There are four positions:
OFF (1) All lights are off.
AUTO (2) This function works when the ignition switch is turned "ON". The headlights and position lights are turned on and off auto­matically according to the amount of out­side light detected by the sensor. They go out automatically when you turn the igni­tion switch to "ACC" or "LOCK" position.
The light sensor (5) for sensing the amount of outside light is installed on the passen­ger's seat side instrument panel.
When headlights are turned on and the lighting control lever is in "AUTO" position, you can use the high beam assist (if equipped). For details, refer to "High beam assist" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
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A CAUTION
If the light sensor area of the wind­shield is covered with mud, ice1 or other similar substances, the head­lights and position lights may be turned on even when it is still light outside.
NOTE: Avoid covering the light sensor area of the windshield with a sticker. The sticker may impair the performance of the sen­sor and make the system unable to con­trol operation of the lights correctly. If you turned the ignition switch to "ON" position and "AUTO" position remains selected, the headlights and position lights come on automatically as it gets dark outside, even with the engine not running. Leaving the lights lit for a long time may lead to a completely dis­charged battery.
oOO~ (3) Front position lights, tail lights, license plate lights and instrument lights are on, but headlights are off.
~D (4) Front position lights, tail lights, license plate lights, instrument lights and head­lights are on.
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With the headlights on, push the lever for­ward to switch to the high beams (main beams) or pull the lever toward you to switch to the low beams. When the high beams (main beams) are on, a light on the instrument cluster will come on. To momentarily activate the high beams (main beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever slightly toward you and release it when you have completed the signal.

Auto-on headlight system
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The auto-on headlight system automati­cally _turns on all lights that are operated by the lighting control lever on the steering column, when the following three condi­tions are all met.
Conditions for auto-on headlight system operation: 1) It is dark around the light sensor (5). 2) The lighting control lever is in "AUTO"
position. 3) The ignition switch is in the "ON" posi-tion.
This. system is activated by a signal from the light sensor (5) on the passenger side of instrument panel. Do not cover the sen­sor (5). Otherwise, the system will not work
correctly.
A WARNING
It takes about 5 seconds for the light sensor to react to a change in light­ing conditions. To help avoid an acci­dent due to reduced visibility, turn on your headlights before driving into a tunnel, parking structure, etc.
NOTE: The light sensor reacts even to infrared rays, so it may operate incorrectly when there are strong infrared rays.
BEFORE DRIVING
Light reminder buzzer
The interior buzzer continuously beeps if you open the driver's door without turning off the headlights and position lights. This function is triggered under the following condition: The headlights and/or position lights are on even after the ignition switch is turned
off.
The buzzer stops sounding when you turn off the headlights and position lights.
NOTE: A message is indicated on the information display in the instrument cluster while the buzzer is sounding.
Daytime running light (D.R.L.) sys­
tem
Whe_n th_e engine is started, the daytime running lights are turned on by this system.
Conditions for D.R.L. system operation 1) The engine is running. 2) Headlights and front fog light (if equipped) are off.
NOTE: Brightness of the daytime running lights is different from the brightness of the position lights, but it is not a malfunction.
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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
Automatic brake system When a frontal collision is unavoidable, the brakes will powerfully operate automatically. (#1)
Indicator Information display light
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(#1) After the vehicle has been stopped by the automatic brake system, the interior buzzer will continue to beep until the automatic brake system is released. Also, the indication on the information display and the dual sensor brake support indicator light will go off 3 seconds after the automatic brake system is released.
A CAUTION
After the vehicle has been stopped by the automatic brake system, immediately depress the brake pedal. If your vehicle is equipped with the automatic transmis­sion, and when the automatic brake system is released, the vehicle will start to move by the creeping function. This may result in an accident.
NOTE: If you do not depress the clutch pedal when the vehicle has been stopped by the auto­matic brake system, the engine will stall.
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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
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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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Brake assist system Under the followings and there is a high probability of a frontal collision, the brake assist system provides more powerful braking when you slam down on the brake pedal. When you are operating at speeds between approximately 15 km/h to 80 km/h (9 mph to 50 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.
When the brake assist system activates, the frontal collision warning also activates at the same time.
Automatic brake system Under the followings and a frontal collision is judged to be unavoidable, the brakes will powerfully operate automatically. When you are operating at speeds between approximately 5 km/h to 100 km/h (3 mph to 62 mph).(For pedestrian, operating speed is between approxi­mately 5 km/h to 60 km/h (3 mph to 37 mph).) The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more.
When the automatic brake system is acti­vated at a speed of approximately 50 km/h (31 mph) or under toward the vehicle in front of you (or toward the pedestrian, approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) or under), collisions may be avoidable.
While the automatic brake system is acti­vating, the interior buzzer will continuously beep, the dual sensor brake support indi­cator light will blink rapidly, the indication on the information display will appear, and the brake lights will come on.
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NOTE: The indication on the information display and the dual sensor brake support indica­tor light will go off after approximately 3 seconds after the automatic brake system is released.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Lane departure warning
When you are operating at a speed of approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) or ov~r and the dual sensor judges that your vehi­cle is to deviate from the running lane, the following warnings will work. , The lane departure warning indicator light will blink . A message will appear on the informa­tion display The steering wheel will vibrate
Indicator light
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A WARNING
• The lane departure warning may not be suitable for every situation. Also the system is not designed to avoid the lane deviations automati~ cally. Do not rely excessively on the system and always drive in a safe manner. Depending on road surface condi­tions, you may n~t feel the vibra­tion of the steering wheel even when the lane departure warning works. For safety reasons, do not check the operation of the system by yourself.
Situations where the system does not activate Under the following situations, the system does not activate. , When dual sensor brake support indica­tor light and lane departu_re warni~g i~di­cator light are 1nitially lighting immediately after the ignition switch is turned to "ON" When the following switches are pushed and the system is turned off: -Lane departure warning OFF switch -ESP® OFF switch When operated the hazard warning switch When the dual sensor is temporarily stopped or malfunctioning
When the system judges that the inten­tional lane change, such as during or after fiashing the turn signal lights
Situations where the system may not activate properly Under the following situations, the system may not activate. , When you suddenly close to the partition
lines When driving on sharp curves When you do not return to inside of th_e lane after the lane departure warning 1s activated When the electric power steering light
comes on
If the dual sensor cannot detect partition lines except for above situations, t~~ _sys­tem may also not activate. Refer to Situa­tions where the dual sensor may not activate properly" in this section for details.