BEFORE DRIVING
How to arm the theft deterrent alarm system (when enabled) Lock all doors (including the tailgate and engine hood) using the keyless entry system transmitter. The theft deterrent light (1) will start blinking, and the theft deterrent alarm system will be armed in about 20 seconds. While the system is being armed, the indicator continues to blink at intervals of approximately 2 seconds.
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NOTE: To prevent the alarm from being accidentaffy triggered, avoid arming it while anyone remains inside the vehicle. The alarm wiff be triggered if any person inside unlocks a door by operating the lock knob. The theft deterrent alarm system is not armed when af/ doors are locked using the key from outside, or using the door lock knobs. ff any door is not operated within approximately 30 seconds after the doors have been unlocked using the keyless entry system transmitter, the doors are automaticaf/y locked again. After the doors are locked, the theft deterrent alarm system wiff be armed in about 20 seconds if the system is in the enabled state.
How to disarm the theft deterrent alarm system Simply unlock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter. The theft deterrent light will go out, indicating that the theft deterrent alarm system is disarmed.
How to stop the alarm Should the alarm be triggered accidentally, unlock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter or turn the ignition switch to "ON" position. The alarm will then stop.
NOTE: Even after the alarm has stopped, if you lock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter, the theft deterrent alarm system wiff be rearmed with a delay of about 20 seconds. ff you disconnect the lead-acid battery while the theft deterrent alarm system is in the armed condition or the alarm is actuaf/y in operation, the alarm will be triggered or re-triggered when the battery is then reconnected, although, in the falter case, the alarm remains stopped for the period between disconnection and reconnection of the lead-acid battery: Even after the alarm has stopped at the end of the predetermined operation time, it wiff be triggered again if any door is opened without disarming the theft deterrent alarm system.
BEFORE DRIVING
Electric window controls
(if equipped)
The electric windows can only be operated when the ignition switch is in "ON" position.
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The center console has a switch (1) to operate the driver's window, and a switch (2) to operate the front passenger's window.
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To open a window, push the switch. To close the window, lift up the switch.
The driver's window has AUTO-DOWN and AUTO-UP (if equipped) features for greater convenience (at toll booths or drive-through restaurants, for example). These features allow the driver to open or close the window without holding the window switch in DOWN or UP position. Press down or lift up the driver's window switch completely and release it. To stop the window before it reaches the FULL-DOWN or FULL-UP position, pull up or push down the switch briefly.
A WARNING
• You should always prevent children from operating the electric window switches when there are children in the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured if they get part of their body caught by the window during operation. To avoid injuring an occupant by window entrapment, check that no part of the occupant's body such as hands or head is in the path of the electric windows when closing them. Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle even only for a short time. Also do not leave children alone in a parked vehicle. Unattended children could use the electric window switches and get trapped by the window.
(Selecting 12H/24H format) Switch the time indication between 12-hour and 24-hour format by selecting "Clock setting" in "Setting mode". Then, select "12H" or "24H".
Door lock (Door unlock setting) You can choose either once or twice operation(s) to unlock all doors (including the tailgate) by turning the key or operating the keyless entry system transmitter.
You can also turn off or on the buzzer sound when the door(s) is (are) locked or unlocked.
Lights (Lane change setting) The turn signal and its indicator can be set whether they flash three times even if you return the turn signal control lever shortly after operating it. To change the lane change setting, select "Lane change" in "Setting mode". Then, select "ON" or "OFF" If you want to change the number of flashing, consult a SUZUKI dealer.
Guide me light setting (Light setting) (if equipped) You can change the lighting time of "To car" function or "To home" function.
Oil change (Oil life monitoring system reset setting) (if equipped) The oil life monitoring system must be reset after changing the engine oil and oil filter. To reset the system, push and hold the indicator selector knob (3) for a while.
TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system setting) (if equipped) You can check the current tyre pressure on the information display. You can set one of the initial values of tyre pressure below that are indicated on the tyre information label. -Comfort Mode -Load Mode
Refer to "Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section for details.
Traffic sign recognition (Traffic sign recognition setting) (if equipped) If you select "ON" the traffic sign recognition function can be activated.
Refer to "Traffic sign recognition" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section for details.
BEFORE DRIVING
Default (Initialization setting) If you select "YES" and push the indicator selector knob (3), all settings will be reinitialized.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Guide me light (if equipped)
Guide me light has two functions of "To home" and "To car" for improving your visibility in the dark.
"To home" function Even after you leave the car, the ground will be illuminated for a short while with this function. You can turn on the front position lights and the headlights in the low beam setting for about 1 O seconds after the ignition switch is turned "LOCK".
To set the function: 1) Turn the lighting switch to "AUTO" position. 2) Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" position. 3) Pull the lighting control lever toward you once and open the driver's side door within 60 seconds. Or pull the lighting control lever toward you once while the driver's side door is open.
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To cancel the function: Perform any of the following operations. · If your vehicle is equipped with the keyless entry system (if equipped), it is necessary to insert the ignition key in the ignition switch. Pull the lighting control lever toward you once. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position. Turn the lighting switch to any other position than "AUTO" position.
NOTE: When the "To home" is functioning, the front fog lights (if equipped), rear fog light and the headlights (high beam) are not turned on. Lighting time of the "To home" function can be changed on the information display. Refer to "Information display" in this section.
"To car" function Before you get in the vehicle, the ground will be illuminated for a short while to easily lead the driver to the vehicle. If "UNLOCK" button of the keyless entry system transmitter (if equipped) is pressed while the lighting switch is positioned in "AUTO", the front position lights and the headlights in the low beam are turned on for 1 O seconds. This function will operate only when it is dark outside the vehicle.
To cancel the function: Perform any of the following operations. If your vehicle is equipped with the keyless entry system (if equipped), it is necessary to insert the ignition key in the ignition switch. Lock the doors by using the keyless entry system transmitter, or the key in the driver's door lock. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position. Turn the lighting switch to any other position than "AUTO" position.
NOTE: When the ''To car'' is functioning, the front fog lights (if equipped), rear fog fight and the headlights (high beam) are not turned on. Lighting time of the "To car'' function can be changed on the information display. Refer to "Information display" in this section.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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The ignition switch has the following four positions:
LOCK This is the normal parking position. It is the only position in which the key can be removed.
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Manual transmission vehicles You must push in the key to turn it to "LOCK" position. It locks the ignition, and prevents normal use of the steering wheel after the key is removed.
Automatic transmission vehicles The gearshift lever must be in "P" (Park) position to turn the key to "LOCK" position. It locks the ignition and prevents normal use of the steering wheel and gearshift lever.
To release the steering lock, insert the key and turn it clockwise to one of the other positions. If you have trouble turning the key to unlock the steering wheel, try turning the steering wheel slightly to the right or left while turning the key.
ACC Accessories such as the radio can operate, but the engine is off.
ON This is the normal operating position. All electrical systems are on.
START This is the position for starting the engine using the starter motor. The key should be released from this position as soon as the engine starts.
Ignition key reminder A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to remove the ignition key if it is in the ignition switch when the driver's door is opened.
A. WARNING
Never return the ignition switch to "LOCK" position and remove the ignition key while the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer the vehicle. (Continued)
A. WARNING
(Continued) Always return the ignition switch to "LOCK" position and remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle even only for a short time. Also do not leave children alone in a parked vehicle. Unattended children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the transmission into neutral, which could result in an accident. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the power windows or other moving features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTICE
For protection of a lead-acid battery and a starter motor, do not use the starter motor by turning the key to "START" for more than 12 seconds at a time. If the engine dose not start, turn the key to "LOCK" position and wait for more than 30 seconds before trying again. If the engine does not start after several attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop. Do not leave the ignition switch in "ON" position if the engine is not running as the lead-acid battery will discharge.
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NOTE: Automatic transmission vehicles have a starter interlock device which is designed to keep the starter from operating if the transmission is in any of the drive positions.
A WARNING
Check that the parking brake is set fully and the transmission is in Neutral (or Park for vehicles with an automatic transmission) before attempting to start the engine.
Starting a cold and warm engine
With your foot taken off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the ignition key to "START". Release the key when the engine starts.
NOTICE
• Stop turning the starter immediately after the engine has started or the starter system can be damaged. For protection of a lead-acid battery and a starter motor, do not use the starter motor by turning the key to "START" for more than 12 seconds at a time. If the engine dose not start, turn the key to 11LOCK" position and wait for more than 30 seconds before trying again. If the engine does not start after several attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop.
If the engine does not start after 12 seconds of cranking, wait about 30 seconds, and then press down the accelerator pedal to 1/3 of its stroke and try cranking the engine again. Release the key and accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the fioor while cranking.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Using transmission
A WARNING
Do not hang any items on the gearshift lever and do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest. Otherwise, it could prevent proper operation of the gearshift lever and cause its malfunction, resulting in an accident.
Manual transmission
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The transmission is a 4-speed (3-speed plus overdrive) automatic transmission. By operating the overdrive off switch, the transmission can be converted to a 3-speed automatic transmission that will not move to the overdrive position. To convert the transmission to the 3-speed mode, push in the overdrive off switch and release it.
To return the transmission to the 4-speed mode, push in the overdrive off switch again:
When the ignition switch is turned to the "ACC" position, the transmission in the 3-speed mode is converted to the 4-speed mode automatically. The 3-speed mode is suitable for the following driving conditions: Driving on hilly, winding roads -You can drive more smoothly with less frequent gear changing Going down a steep hill -Some engine braking is provided
If you cannot shift automatic trans
mission gearshift lever out of "P"
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The automatic transmission vehicles have an electrically operated park-lock feature. If the vehicle's lead-acid battery is discharged, or there is some other electrical failure, the automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of Park in the normal way. Jump starting may correct the condition. If not, follow the procedure described below. This procedure will permit shifting the transmission out of Park.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly applied. 2) If the engine is running, stop the engine. 3) Make sure the key is in "ON" or "ACC" position. 4) Remove the cover (1) over the button. 5) With the knob button (1) pushed by the key or the flat end rod, push the knob button (2) and shift the gearshift lever to the desired position.
This procedure is for emergency use only. If repeated use of this procedure is necessary, or the procedure does not work as described, take your vehicle to a SUZUKI dealer for repair.
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