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How the ABS WorksA computer continuously monitors wheel speed. The computer compares the changes in wheel speed when braking. If the wheels slow suddenly, indicating askidding situation, the computer will change braking pressure several times each second to prevent the wheels fromlocking. When you start your vehicle after a stop you may hear a momentary motor noise as the system checks itself.
WA R N I N G
(Continued)• If the ABS warning light (1) and theBrake system warning light (2) on the instrument panel simultane- ously stays on or comes on whendriving, both anti-lock function and rear brake force control function (proportioning val ve function) of the ABS system may have failed. If so, the rear wheels may easily skid or the vehicle can even spin in theworst case when braking on a slip- pery road or when hard braking even on a dry paved road. Ask yourMARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS system immediately. Drive carefully, avoiding hard braking asmuch as possible.
WA R N I N G
The ABS may not work properly iftires or wheels other than thosespecified in the owner’s manual are used. This is because the ABS works by comparing changes in wheelspeed. When replacing tires or wheels, use only the size and type specified in this owner’s manual.
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DRIVING TIPS
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54G584S
Improving Fuel Economy
The following instructions will help you improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling If you are to wait for more than a minutewhile you are parked, stop the engine and start it again later. When warming up a cold engine, do not allow the engine to idleor apply full throttle until the engine has reached operating temperature. Allow the engine to warm up by driving.
Avoid “fast” starts Fast starts away from lights or stop signs will consume fuel unnecessarily andshorten engine life. Start off slowly.
Avoid unnecessary stops Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop- ping. Try to maintain a slow, steady speed whenever possible. Slowing down and thenaccelerating again uses more fuel.
Keep a steady cruising speed Keep as constant a speed as road and traf- fic conditions will permit.
Keep the air cleaner clean
60A183S
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there will be greater intake resistance, resulting in decreased power output and increased fuel consumption.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging catalyst or othervehicle damage:• Maintain the engine in the properoperating condition.• In the event of an engine malfunc-tion, particularly one involving engine misfiring or other apparent loss of performance, have the vehi-cle serviced promptly.• Do not turn off the engine or inter-rupt the ignition when the transaxleis in gear and the vehicle is in motion.• Do not try to start the engine bypushing or towing the vehicle, orcoasting down a hill.• Do not idle the engine with anyspark plug wires disconnected orremoved, such as during diagnos- tic testing.• Do not idle the vehicle for pro-longed periods if idling seemsrough or there are other malfunc-tions.• Do not allow the fuel tank to getnear the empty level.• Avoid driving your vehicle atexcessively high engine speed inor around the red zone of thetachometer (if equipped).
WA R N I N G
Be careful in areas where you parkand drive; the catalytic converter and other exhaust components can get very hot. As with any vehicle, do not park or operate this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such asdry grass or leaves can come in con- tact with a hot exhaust system.
EXAMPLE
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTFuel Filler Cap ..................................................................... 5-1
Engine Hood ........................................................................ 5-2
Sun Visor ............................................................................. 5-3
Interior Light ........................................................................ 5-4
Accessory Socket ........ ....................................................... 5-5
AUX/USB Socket (if equipped) ........................................... 5-5
Assist Grips (if equipped) .................................................. 5-5
Glove Box ............................................................................ 5-6
Cup Holder and Storage Area ............................................ 5-6
Floor Mats (if equipped) ..................................................... 5-7
Luggage Compartment Hooks ........................................... 5-8
Luggage Compartment Cover (if equipped) ..................... 5-8
Frame Hooks ....................................................................... 5-9
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System ................. 5-10
Radio Antenna ..................................................................... 5-13
Audio System (if equipped) ................................................ 5-14
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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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 rodback to the holding clip.
76MS014
2) Lower the hood to about 20 cm abovethe hood latch, then let it drop down. Make sure the hood is securely latched after closing.
Sun Visor
79J161
The sun visors can be pulled down to block glare coming through the windshield, orthey can be unhooked and turned to the side to block glare coming through the side window.
Card holder (if equipped)
67LH064
(1) Card holder
You can put a card in the card holder (1) on the back of the sun visor.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the hood is fully closedand latched before driv ing. If it is not, it can fly up unexpectedly duringdriving, obstructing your view and resulting in an accident.
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
To avoid injury, be sure no part of the occupant’s body such as hands orhead is in the path of the hood when closing it.
NOTICE
Pressing the hood from above may damage the hood.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
When unhooking and hooking a sunvisor, be sure to handle it by the hardplastic parts or the sun visor can be damaged.
NOTICE
When you park your vehicle outdoorsin direct sunlight or in hot weather, do not leave plastic cards in theholder. The heat may distort them.
(1)
EXAMPLE
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Vanity mirror (if equipped)
74LHT0532
(2) Vanity mirror
There is a vanity mirror (2) on the back of the sun visor.
Interior Light
Ty p e A
61MM0A107
Ty p e B
76MH0A138
This light switch has three positions which function as described below:
ON (a) The light comes on and stays on regardless of whether the door is open or closed.
DOOR (b) The light comes on when the door isopened. After closing all doors, the light will remain on for about 15 seconds and then fade out.If you insert the key into the ignition switch during that 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: To save the battery, about 15 minutes after any of the doors is left open, the light will turn off automatically.
OFF (c) The light remains off even when the door is opened.
76MH0A069
WA R N I N G
• Do not use the mirror while driving your vehicle or could lose controlof the vehicle. • When using the vanity mirror, do not move too close to a front airbag (if equipped) location or lean against it. If the front air bag is accidentally inflated, it could hityou hard.
(2)
EXAM-
(a)(b)(c)EXAMPLE
(a)(b)(c)
EXAMPLE
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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NOTE: The number of doors involved in the light- ing operation of the interior light dependson the vehicle specific ation. If there is a switch (rubber projection) at the door opening as shown, the door is involved inthe lighting operation. The tailgate is also involved in this operation even without the rubber projection.
Accessory Socket (if
equipped)
76MH0A070
The accessory socket will work when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi- tion. This socket can be used to provide 12volt/120 watt power for electrical accesso- ries.
AUX/USB Socket (if equipped)
76MH0A071
Connect your portable digital music player,etc. to this socket to enjoy music through the vehicle’s audio system using it as asource. Refer to “Audio System” in this section.
Assist Grips (if equipped)
76MH0A072
Assist grips are provided for convenience.EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Use of inappropriate electrical acces- sories can cause damage to yourvehicle’s electrical system. Make sure that any electrical accessories you use are designed to plug into thistype of socket.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Always close the lid when not in use,since entry of foreign material, dust,water, conductive liquids may dam- age the audio system or USB device.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the assist gripand the molded headlining, do not hang down the assist grip.
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Instrument Panel Pocket
(driver’s side) (1) /
Instrument Panel Pocket (center) (2)
Front Cup Holders (3)
Rear Cup Holder (5)
76MH0A075
Open the top to use the cup holder.
Rear Door Pocket (6)This pocket is provided for holding light and small items.
Bottle holder You should hold a bottle with a cap in the holder.
Floor Mats (if equipped)
68LM554
To prevent the driver’s side floor mat fromsliding forward and possibly interfering withthe operation of the pedals, Maruti genuine floor mats are recommended. Whenever you put the driver’s side floormat back in the vehicle after it has been removed, be sure to hook the floor mat grommet(s) to the fastener(s) and positionthe floor mat properly in the footwell.
When you replace the floor mats in your vehicle with a different type such as all- weather floor mats, we highly recommend using Maruti genuine floor mats for properfitting.
WA R N I N G
Do not place any objects which may fall out from the pocket when the vehi-cle is moving. Failure to take the precaution may result in an object interfering with thepedals and causing a loss of vehicle control or an accident.
WA R N I N G
Failure to take the precautions listedbelow could cause personal injury or vehicle damage.• Be careful when you are using the cup holders to hold a cup contain- ing hot liquid. Spilling out hot liquidcan cause burn injury. • Do not use the cup holders to hold sharp-edged, hard, or breakableobjects. Objects in the cup holdersmay be thrown about during a sud- den stop or impact, and could cause personal injury. • Be careful not to sp ill liquid or insert any foreign materi als into the mov- ing part of the gearshift lever, or anyelectrical components. Liquid or for- eign materials may damage these parts.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
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Luggage Compartment Hooks
Shopping Hook
76MH0A104
You can hang the shopping bag or other suitable objects on the hook.This hook is not designed for large or heavy items.
Luggage Compartment Cover
(if equipped)
76MH0A076
Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug- gage compartment is hidden from view by a luggage compartment cover.
WA R N I N G
Failure to take the following precau- tions may result in the driver’s sidefloor mat interferin g with the pedals and causing a loss of vehicle control or an accident.• Make sure that the floor mat grom- met(s) is(are) hooked to the fas- tener(s).• Never place additional floor mats on top of the exis ting floor mat.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
To avoid breaking the hook, do not hang items heavier than followingweight. Shopping hook: 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
WA R N I N G
Do not carry items on top of the lug- gage compartment cover, even if theyare small and light. Objects on top of the cover could be thrown about in an accident, causing injury, or couldobstruct the driver’s rear view.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the luggage com- partment cover: • Do not push down on it or lean onit. • Handle it carefully when installing or removing.
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