BEFORE DRIVING
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", the instrument panel lights come on.
Your vehicle has a system to automatically dim the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the position lights or headlights are on.
When the position lights and/or headlights are on, you can adjust the meter illumination brightness.
To increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the indicator selector knob (1) clockwise.
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To reduce the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the indicator selector knob (1) counterclockwise.
A WARNING
Do not adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights while driving. Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle.
NOTE: If you do not turn the knob within several seconds, the brightness control display will be cance!ed automatically. When you reconnect the lead-acid battery, the brightness of the instrument panel lights will be reinitialized. Readjust the brightness according to your preference.
NOTE: If you adjust to the maximum brightness level when the position lights or headlights are on, the following functions will be cancelled. The function which automatically dims the brightness of instrument panel lights The function which operates with the brightness control, except maximum brightness level
Information switch
(if equipped)
You can use the information switch to switch the display indication when the ignition switch is in "ON" position and the vehicle is stationary.
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(1) Information switch (2) Indicator selector knob
Warning and indicator messages
All models
Warning and indicator message
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LIGHTS ON
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Master warning indicator light
Blinks (only while vehicle is in motion)
Blinks
Blinks
Sound
Beep (one time from interior buzzer; only while vehicle is in motion)
Continuous beep (from interior buzzer)
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Cause and remedy
A door or tailgate is not properly closed. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and close the door or tailgate properly. (#1)
The parking brake is not released. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and release the parking brake.
Continuous beep (from inte-The headlights and/or the position lights are left rior buzzer) on. Turn them off.
(#1) This message will disappear after a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Warning and indicator lights
NOTE: If warning and indicator lights blink or come on, the corresponding messages may be shown on the information display. If your vehicle is equipped with the "Emergency road assistance -global navigation satellite system (ERA-GLONASS)", the information display also indicates warning and indicator message related to the system. For information on this message, refer to "Emergency Road Assistance -Global Navigation Satellite System (ERA-GLONASS)" in "For Russia and other countries adopting ERAGLONASS" in the "SUPPLEMENT" section.
Low tyre pressure warning light {if equipped)
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As an added fuel efficiency feature, your vehicle is equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that uses a low tyre pressure warning light to inform you
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when one or more of your tyres is significantly under-inflated.
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.
When the low tyre pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tyres is significantly under-inflated. You should stop and check your tyres as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle's tyre information placard. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tyre causes the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tyre tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Each tyre, including the spare, should be checked at least once a month when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified in the vehicle placard.
The low tyre pressure warning light is also used to inform you of a TPMS malfunction. When the system detects a malfunction, this light will blink for about 75 seconds and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will be repeated after the ignition switch is turned "ON" as long as the malfunction exists.
NOTE: The low tyre pressure warning light may not come on immediately if you have a sudden loss of air pressure.
A WARNING
Failure to take corrective action when the low tyre pressure warning light is not working or when it comes on and blinks while driving can lead to an accident. If the low tyre pressure warning light does not come on for 2 seconds after the ignition switch is turned "ON", the light or comes on and blinks while driving, have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer. Even if the light turns off after blinking, indicating that the monitoring system has recovered, you should still have the system checked by a SUZUKI dealer.
High beam assist indicator light
(green) (if equipped)
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When the high beam assist is working, this light comes on by green.
For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake support (if equipped)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
Turn signal indicators
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When you turn on the left or right turn signals, the corresponding green arrow on the instrument cluster will flash along with the respective turn signal lights. When you turn on the hazard warning switch, both arrows will flash along with all of the turn signal lights.
Main beam (high beam) indicator
light
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This indicator comes on when headlight main beams (high beams) are turned on.
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Illumination indicator light
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This indicator light comes on while the position lights, tail light and/or the headlights are on.
Front fog light indicator light
(if equipped)
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The front fog light indicator light comes on when the front fog light operates.
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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.
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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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BEFORE DRIVING
NOTE: You can customize the setting for the num-Hazard warning switch ber of flashing times of the turn signal and its indicator (1 to 4 times). Ask a SUZUKI deafer for the customization.
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Push the hazard warning switch to activate the hazard warning lights. All turn signal lights and both turn signal indicators will flash simultaneously. To turn off the lights, push the switch again. Use the hazard warning lights to warn other drivers of possible risk of traffic hazard when you park your vehicle in case of emergency.
Windshield wiper and washer
lever
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A WARNING
To avoid possible injury, do not operate controls by reaching through the steering wheel.
Tow bars
Only use a tow bar that is designed to attach to the chassis of your vehicle, and a hitch that is designed to bolt to this tow bar. We recommend that you use a genuine SUZUKI tow bar kit (available as an option), or equivalent.
A WARNING
Never use a tow bar which attaches to the axle or the bumper of your vehicle.
Safety chains
Always attach safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Cross safety chains under the nose of the trailer so that the nose will not drop to the road if the trailer becomes separated from the tow bar. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack to permit full turning. Never allow safety chains to drag on the road.
A WARNING
Never attach safety chains to the bumper of your vehicle. Secure connections so that they cannot come loose.
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Trailer lights
Check that your trailer is equipped with lights which meet local requirements. Always check for the proper operation of all trailer lights before you start to tow.
A WARNING
Never connect trailer lights directly into your vehicle's electrical system, or electrical system damage may occur.
Brakes
A WARNING
If the trailer is equipped with the brakes, follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer. Never connect to the brake system of your vehicle and never take an electrical supply directly from the wiring har
ness.
BEFORE DRIVING
Tyres
A WARNING
When towing a trailer, it is very important for your vehicle and trailer to have properly inflated tyres. Your vehicle's tyres should be inflated to the pressures listed on your vehicle's tyre information label. The tyres should be inflated to the laden pressures. Inflate trailer tyres according to the specifications provided by the trailer manufacturer.
Mirrors
Check if your vehicle's mirrors meet local requirements for mirrors used on towing vehicles. If they do not, you must install the required mirrors before you tow.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Vehicle/trailer loading
The weight of your loaded trailer (gross trailer weight) should never exceed the towing capacity.
Distribute cargo in your trailer so that the nose weight is about 10% of gross trailer weight, but does not exceed "Maximum vertical load" of 75 kg (165 lbs), and does not fall below 25 kg (55 lbs) or 4%, whichever is heavier, on trailer hitch point. You should measure gross trailer weight and nose weight before towing to check that your load is properly distributed.
A WARNING
Improper weight distribution of your trailer may result in poor vehicle handling and swaying of the trailer. Always check that the trailer nose weight is about 10% of gross trailer weight, but does not exceed 11Maximum vertical load" of75 kg (165 lbs), and does not fall below 25 kg (55 lbs) or 4%, whichever is heavier, on trailer hitch point. Also check that the cargo is properly secured. Failure to observe this requirement may result in an accident.
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A WARNING
Never overload cargo on your trailer and your vehicle. Gross trailer weight must never exceed towing capacity. Gross vehicle weight (sum of the weights of the vehicle, all the occupants, accessories including tow bars and a trailer hitch, cargo and trailer nose weight) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" section, except as described in NOTE below. • It is dangerous and may be illegal to transport people in a trailer.
NOTE: Only in the case of towing a trailer, GVW can be exceeded by not more than 40 kg (88 lbs), if road traffic legislation allows it.
Connect trailer lights and hook safety chains every time you tow.
NOTICE
Because towing a trailer puts additional stress on your vehicle, more frequent maintenance will be required than under normal driving conditions. Follow the schedule in "Maintenance recommended under severe driving conditions". The additional load will affect fuel consumption, durability and performance of the vehicle as well.