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Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Tachometer (if equipped)
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Fuel Gauge
With tachometer
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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, this gauge gives an approximate indication of the amount of fuel in the fueltank. “F” stands for full and “E” stands for empty.
If the fuel meter indicator shows only one segment to “E”, refill the tank as soon aspossible.
NOTE: If the last segment blinks, it means that thefuel is almost empty.
If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on, fill the fuel tank immediately.
NOTE:The activation point of the low fuel warning light (1) varies depending on road condi- tions (for example, slope or curve) anddriving conditions because of fuel moving in the tank.
Refer to “Low Fuel Warning Light” in“Warning and Indicator Lights” in this sec- tion for details.
The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler door is located on the left side of the vehi-cle.
Brightness Control
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When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position, the pointer lights come on.
Your vehicle has a system to automaticallydim the brightness of the instrument panellights when the position lights or headlights are on.
When the position lights and/or headlights are ON, you can control the meter illumina- tion intensity.
NOTICE
Never drive the vehicle with theengine revving in the red zone, orsevere engine damage can result. Keep the engine speed below the red zone even when downshifting to alower gear position. Refer to “Down- shifting maximum allowable speeds” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE”section.
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To increase the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights, turn the brightness con- trol knob (1) clockwise.To reduce the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the brightness control knob (1) counterclockwise.
NOTE: • If you do not turn the brightness controlknob within about 5 seconds of activat-ing the brightness control display, thebrightness control display will be can- celed automatically.• When you reconnect the battery, thebrightness of the instrument panel lightswill be reinitialized. Readjust the bright- ness according to your preference.
Information Display
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(1) Trip meter selector knob (2) Indicator selector knob (3) Information display
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”position, the information display shows thefollowing information.
Display (A) Clock
Display (B) Fuel gauge
Display (C) Trip meter / Odometer / Fuel consumption / Driving range
Display (D) Gear position indicator (for Auto Gear Shift models)
Display (E) Thermometer (if equipped)
WA R N I N G
If you attempt to adjust the displaywhile driving, you could lose controlof the vehicle.
Do not attempt to adjust the displaywhile driving.
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NOTE:• When you change the units that averagefuel consumption is displayed in, the instantaneous fuel consumption units will be changed automatically.• When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-minal to the battery, the unit of the aver-age fuel consumption will be reinitialized.Change the unit again to your preference.
Driving rangeIf you selected driving range the last timeyou drove the vehicle, the display indicates“---” for a few seconds and then indicatesthe current driving range when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “ON” position. The driving range shown in the display is the approximate distance you can drive untilthe fuel gauge indicates “E”, based on cur-rent driving conditions.
When the low fuel warning light comes on, the display “---” will appear.
If the low fuel warning light comes on, fill thefuel tank immediately regardless of the valueof driving range shown in the display.
As the driving range after refueling is calcu-lated based on the most recent driving con-dition, the value is different each time you refuel.
NOTE: • If you refuel when the ignition switch is inthe “ON” position, the driving range may not indicate the correct value.• When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-minal to the battery, the value of drivingrange will be shown after driving for awhile.
Gear position indicator (for Auto
Gear Shift models)
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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the display (D) indicates the gearposition. For details on how to use the transaxle, refer to “Using the Transaxle” in the“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Thermometer (if equipped)When the ignition switch is in the “ON”position, the display (E) shows the ther-mometer. The thermometer indicates the outside temperature.
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If the outside temperature nears freezing, the mark (g) will appear on the display.
NOTE:• The outside temperature indication is notthe actual outside temperature when driv- ing at low speed, or when stopped.• If there is something wrong with the ther-mometer, or just after the ignition switchis turned to the “ON” position, the display may not indicate the outside temperature.
When the display (C) shows the driving range, you can change the unit of tempera-ture. To change the unit of temperature, while pushing and holding the trip meter selectorknob (1), turn the indicator selector knob (2).
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NOTE: When you reconnect the negative (–) ter- minal to the battery, the unit of temperaturewill be reinitialized. Change the unit again to your preference.
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If one of these happens, have the system inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake system will function as an ordinary brake system that does not have this ABS sys-tem.
Malfunction Indicator Light
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Your vehicle has a computer-controlledemission control system. A malfunctionindicator light is provided on the instrument panel to indicate when it is necessary to have the emission control system serviced.The malfunction indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to “ON” position to let you know the light is workingand goes out when the engine is started.
If the malfunction indicator light comes on when the engine is running, there is a damage with the emission control system.Bring the vehicle to your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the damage fixed.
Also, if the light comes on, there may be something wrong with the Auto Gear Shift system. Have the system inspected by an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Transaxle Warning Light
(if equipped)
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This light comes on for several seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position so you can check the light isworking. If this light comes on when the engine is running, there is a problem with the AutoGear Shift system. Ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the system inspected.
NOTE: If the Auto Gear Shift system temperaturebecomes too high, this light will blink. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the sys- tem cool down.
Electric Power Steering Light
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This light comes on when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes out when the engine is started.
If this light comes on while driving, the power steering system may not work prop- erly. Have the system inspected by yourMARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: Following operations of the steering wheel while parking or driving at a very low- speed may have steering effort biggergradually. This is not a malfunction of the steering system, but the power steering control system limits the power assist inorder to prevent them from overheating. • The steering wheel is operated veryoften.• The steering wheel is kept in a fullyturned position for a long while. When the power steering control system cool down, the power steering system back to the original condition. However, repeating these operations couldcause the power steering system dam-aged.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle whenthe malfunction indicator light is oncan cause permanent damage to the vehicle’s emission control system, and can affect fuel economy anddriveability.
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NOTE: If the security system indicator blinks whenthe ignition switch is in the “ON” position, there may be something wrong with the security system. Ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the system.
Depress Brake Pedal Indicator (if equipped)
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Refer to “Auto Gear Shift” in the “OPERAT- ING YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.
Fuel Filter Warning Light (For Diesel Engine Model)
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This light comes on for several seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position so you can check the light is working.
If the light comes on when driving, there is a possibility to have water in the fuel filter.Drain water as soon as possible. For
details of draining water, refer to “Fuel Fil- ter” in the “INSPECTION AND MAINTE- NANCE” section.
Glow Plug Indicator Light (For Diesel Engine Model)
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If the coolant temperature is cool enough, this light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out when the glow plug is heated enough forengine starting.
Lighting Control Lever
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Lighting Operation
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To turn the lights on or off, twist the knobon the end of the lever. There are threepositions:
OFF (1) All lights are off.
(2)Front position lights, tail lights, license plate light and instrument lights are on, but headlights are off.
(3)Front position lights, tail lights, licenseplate light, instrument lights and headlights are on.
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper- ate controls by reaching through thesteering wheel.
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Parking Brake Lever
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(1) To set (2) To release(3) To release
The parking brake lever is located between the seats. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull the parking brake lever all the way up. To release theparking brake, hold the brake pedal down, pull up slightly on the parking brake lever, push the button on the end of the lever withyour thumb, and lower the lever to its origi- nal position.
WA R N I N G
(Continued) • Always remove the ignition keywhen leaving the vehicle even if only for a short time. Also do not leave children alone in a parkedvehicle. Unattended children could cause accidental movement of the vehicle or could tamper with powerwindows or power sunroof. They also could suffer from heat stroke in warm or hot weather. Thesecould result in severe injury or even death.
NOTICE
• Do not use the starter motor for more than 12 seconds at a time.For diesel engine model, do not use the starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. If the enginedoes not start, wait 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine does not start after severalattempts, check the fuel and igni- tion systems or consult your MAR- UTI SUZUKI dealer.• Do not leave the ignition switch in the “ON” position if the engine is not running as the battery will dis-charge.
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• Never drive your vehicle with theparking brake on: rear brake effec-tiveness can be reduced from over- heating, brake life may be shortened, or permanent brakedamage may result. • If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle securely or does notfully release, have your vehicle inspected immediately by an autho- rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
WA R N I N G
Always set the pa rking brake fully before leaving your vehicle or it may move, causing injury or damage. When parking, make sure the gear-shift lever is in reverse or first gear. Remember, even though the transaxle is in gear, you must set theparking brake fully.
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NOTE: (For Auto Gear Shift Model)For details on how to use the gearshift lever to park the vehicle, refer to “Parking” in “Auto Gear Shift” in this section.
Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer (if
equipped)A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to release the parking brake if youstart the vehicle without releasing the park- ing brake. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake sys-tem warning light turns off.
Pedal
Manual transaxle
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Auto Gear Shift
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Clutch Pedal (1)
(For manual transaxle)The clutch pedal is used to disengage the drive to the wheels when starting theengine, stopping, or shifting the gearshift lever. Depressing the pedal disengages the clutch.
Brake Pedal (2)Your MARUTI SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Depressing the brake pedalapplies both sets of brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal when you apply the brakes. This is a nor- mal condition caused by environmental factors such as co ld, wet, snow, etc.
WA R N I N G
When parking the vehicle in extremely cold weather, the followingprocedure should be used: 1) Set the parking brake. 2) Manual transaxl e - turn off the engine, then shift into reverse or first gear. Auto Gear Shift – shift into reverseor first gear and check the gear position indicato r in the instru- ment cluster to ma ke sure that the transaxle is engaged in 1st or reverse, then turn off the engine. 3) Get out of the vehicle and putchocks under the wheels. 4) Release the parking brake. When you return to your vehicle,you must remember to first set the parking brake, then remove the wheel chocks.
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WA R N I N G
Do not drive with your foot resting onthe clutch pedal. It could result inexcessive clutch wear, clutch dam- age, or unexpected loss of engine braking.
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If brake squeal is excessive andoccurs each time the brakes areapplied, you should have the brakes checked by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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Auto Gear ShiftAuto Gear Shift is a 5-speed forward/ reverse transaxle. Auto Gear Shift has the basic features of conventional manual transaxle, but clutchoperation and transaxle gear shifting are controlled electronically.
NOTE: When you open the driver’s door, the Auto Gear Shift systems run automatically and you may hear an operating noise. Thissound does not indicate a malfunction.
The features are as follows:
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Depress brake pedal indicator
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This light will come on if you do not depress the brake pedal in the following situations. When starting the engine. When the engine is on and the gearshift lever is shifted from “N” position to “D”,“M” or “R” position. When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the engine is off, the gear-shift lever is shifte d into any position. This light will also come on if one of the gears cannot be engaged and the systemis unable to re-try shifting when you shift the gearshift lever from “N” position to “D”, “M” or “R” position.
Starting the engine When starting the engine, always place thegearshift lever in the “N” position and depress the brake pedal firmly. The engine cannot be started unless the gearshiftlever is in the “N” position and the brake pedal is depressed.
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Clutch operationYou can select either the Drive (D) mode or the Manual (M) mode. Since this vehiclecontrols clutch operation electronically in either mode, you do not need to operate the clutch.
NOTICE
• To help avoid clutch damage, donot use the clutch pedal as a foot-rest while driving or use the clutch to keep the vehicle stationary on a slope. Depress the clutch fullywhen shifting. • When shifting or starting off, do not race the engine. Racing the enginecan shorten engine life and affect smooth shifting.
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Do not depress both the brake pedaland accelerator pedal simultane- ously. This can cause damage oroverheating to the clutch.
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