2021 SUZUKI JIMNY ignition

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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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.

BEFORE DRIVING
Headlight leveling switch
{if equipped)
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Level the headlight beam according to the load condition of your vehicle by turning this switch. The chart shows the appropri­ate switch position for different vehicle load conditions.
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Vehicle Load Condition
Driver only
Driver+ 1 passenger (in front seat)
Driver+ 3 passengers, no cargo
Driver + 3 passengers,
cargo added
Driver + full cargo
Switch Position
0
0.5
2
3
4.5
Headlight washer switch
{if equipped)
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With the ignition switch in the "ON" position and the headlights are turned on, push the headlight washer switch to wash the head­light lenses. Washer fluid is sprayed for half a second. If necessary, push the switch again. Under the same conditions, if you operate the windshield washer two or more times successively at short intervals, the head­light washers also operate automatically but only once at the same time as the first windshield washer operation.

Turn signal control lever
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A WARNING
To avoid possible injury, do not oper­ate controls by reaching through the steering wheel.
Turn signal operation
With the ignition switch in "ON" position. move the lever upward or downward to activate the right or left turn signals.
Normal turn signal
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Move the lever all the way upward or downward to signal. When the turn is com­pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever will return to its normal position.
BEFORE DRIVING
Lane change signal
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Move the lever partially upward or down­ward to turn right or left and hold the lever in the moved position. The turn signal and its indicator fiash while the lever is held at the moved posi­tion. The turn signal and its indicator fiash 3 times even if you returned the lever immediately after the activation.
NOTE: The turn signal and its indicator can be set whether they flash 3 times after the turn signal lever is returned via the information display. Refer to "Information display" in this section.
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Wiper and washer operation
When the ignition switch is in "ON" posi­tion, you can use the wiper/washer lever.
When the wipers are under heavy load such as covered by snow, the breaker will be activated and the wipers will stop oper­ating to protect the wiper motor from over­heating. If the wiper stops during operation, do the following methods.
1) Stop the vehicle in a safe place, and turn the engine off. 2) Move the wiper lever and switch to "OFF" position. 3) Remove obstacles such as snow on the wipers. 4) After a while, when the temperature of the wiper motor becomes low enough, the breaker will be reset automatically and the wipers will be able to use.
If you cannot use the wipers after a while, there may be another problem. Ask a SUZUKI dealer to have the wipers inspected.
Windshield wipers
MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI
78RB02059
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the lever down to one of the three operating positions. In "INT" position, the wipers operate intermittently. The "INT" position is very convenient for driving in mist or light rain. In "LO" position, the wipers operate at a steady low speed. In "HI" position, the wipers operate at a steady high speed. To turn off the wipers, move the lever back to "OFF" position.
Move the lever up and hold it to "MIST" position, the windshield wipers will turn on continuously at low speed.
BEFORE DRIVING
Windshield washer
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To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. The windshield wipers will automatically turn on at low speed if they are not already on and your vehicle is equipped with "INT" position.
.A, WARNING
To prevent windshield icing in cold weather, turn on the defroster to heat the windshield before and during windshield washer use. Do not use radiator antifreeze in the windshield washer reservoir. It can severely impair visibility when sprayed on the windshield, and can also damage your vehicle's paint.
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Tilt steering lock lever
(1) LOCK (2) UNLOCK
The lock lever is located under the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel height:
1) Push down the lock lever to unlock the steering column. 2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired height and lock the steering column by pulling up the lock lever. 3) Try moving the steering wheel up and down to check that it is securely locked in position.
A. WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving or you could lose control of the vehicle.
BEFORE DRIVING
Horn
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Press the horn button of the steering wheel to sound the horn. The horn will sound with the ignition switch in any position.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Daily inspection checklist .................................................. 3-1
Engine oil consumption ..................................................... 3-2
Ignition switch ..................................................................... 3-2 -
Parking brake lever ............................................................. 3-5
Pedal ..................................................................................... 3-6
Starting engine .................................................................... 3-7
Using transmission ............................................................. 3-8
Gearshift indicator (if equipped) ........................................ 3-13
Transfer lever ...................................................................... 3-16
Cruise control (if equipped) ............................................... 3-22
Speed limiter (if equipped) ................................................. 3-25
SUZUKI SAFETY SUPPORT (if equipped) ......................... 3-27
Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped) ...................... 3-52
Braking ................................................................................. 3-53
Electronic stability program (ESP®) .................................. 3-55
Tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (if equipped) ........................................................... 3-63

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Daily inspection checklist
Before driving
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1) Check that windows, mirrors, lights and reflectors are clean and unobstructed. 2) Visually check the tyres for the follow-ing points: -the depth of the tread groove -abnormal wear, cracks and damage -loose wheel nuts -existence of foreign material such as nails, stones, etc.
Refer to "Tyres" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for details. 3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.
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NOTE: It is normal for water to drip from the air conditioning system while and after use.
4) Check that the hood is fully closed and latched. 5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera­tion. 6) Adjust the seat and head restraint. 7) Check the brake pedal and the parking brake lever. 8) Adjust the mirrors. 9) Check that you and all passengers have properly fastened by the seat belts. 1 0)Check that all warning lights come on as the ignition switch is turned to "ON" position. 11 )Check all gauges. 12)Check that the brake system warning light turns off when the parking brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel tank, perform the following under-hood checks:
1) Engine oil level 2) Coolant level 3) Brake fluid level 4) Battery fluid (acid) level 5) Windshield washer fluid level
6) Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. Check that you cannot open . the hood further without releasing the secondary latch. Close the hood securely after checking for proper latch operation. See the item "All latches, hinges and locks" of "Chassis, body and others" in "Maintenance schedule" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTE­NANCE" section for lubrication sched­ule.
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.
Once a month, or each time you fill your fuel tank, check the tyre pressure using a tyre pressure gauge. Also check the tyre pressure of the spare tyre.