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Keyless Entry System
Transmitter (if equipped)
76MS011
(1) “LOCK” button (2) “UNLOCK” button
You can lock or unlock all doors (includingthe tailgate) simultaneously by operating the transmitter near the vehicle.
To lock all doors, push the “LOCK” but-ton (1) once. To unlock only the driver’s door, push the“UNLOCK” button (2) once. To unlock other doors, push the“UNLOCK” button (2) once again.
NOTE: You can switch the function that unlocks alldoors from twice operations to once opera- tion, and vice versa, via the setting modeof the information display. For details onhow to use the information display, refer to“Information Display” in this section.
The turn signal lights will flash once and the siren (if your vehicle is equipped with the security system) will sound once whenthe doors are locked.
When the doors are unlocked: The turn signal lights will flash twice andthe siren (if your vehicle is equipped withthe security system) will sound twice. If the interior light switch is in the“DOOR” position, the interior light willturn on for about 15 seconds and thenfade out. If you insert the key into the ignition switch during this time, the light will start to fade out immediately.
Be sure the doors are locked after youoperate the “LOCK” button. If no door isopened within about 30 seconds after the “UNLOCK” button is operated, the doors will automatically lock again.
NOTE: (For models with security system)• If you lock the doors using the transmit-ter when the engine hood is open, thesiren will sound 3 times to remind you.• If the security system was triggered dueto an unauthorized entry into the vehicleand then you unlock the doors using thetransmitter, the siren will sound 4 times to remind you. If this happens, check whether your vehicle has been brokeninto while you were away from it.• Once you push both of the “LOCK” but-ton (1) and “UNLOCK” button (2), thenyou push one of the buttons within 5 sec-
onds, the siren will not sound. However, If you push one of the buttons twice within 5 seconds, or push one of the but-tons 5 seconds later, the siren willsound.• You can set whether the siren soundswhen locking or unlocking the door(s) via the setting mode of the information dis- play. For details on how to use the infor-mation display, refer to “InformationDisplay” in this section.
NOTE: • The maximum operating distance of thekeyless entry system transmitter is about 15 m (48 ft.), but this can vary depending on the surroundings, especially near other transmitting devices such as radiotowers or CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.• The door locks cannot be operated withthe transmitter if the ignition key isinserted in the ignition switch.• If any door is open, you cannot lock thedoor by operating the transmitter, how-ever unlock the door.• If you lose one of the transmitters, askyour MARUTI SUZUKI dealer as soonas possible for a replacement. Be sure to have your dealer program the new transmitter code in your vehicle’s mem-ory so that the old code is erased.
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NOTE: • To prevent the alarm from being acci-dentally triggered, avoid arming it while anyone remains inside the vehicle. The alarm will be triggered if any person inside opens the door or engine hood, orswings the vehicle (if the shock sensor is in the enabled state).• The security system is not armed whenall doors are locked using the key fromoutside, or using the door lock knobs or the central door locking switch frominside.• If any door is not operated within approx-imately 30 seconds after the doors havebeen unlocked using the keyless entry system transmitter, the doors are auto-matically locked again. When the doors are locked, the security system will be
armed in about 5 seconds if the system is in the enabled state.• If the security system indicator (1) blinkswhen the ignition switch is in the “ON”position, there may be something wrong with the security system. Ask your MAR-UTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the sys- tem.
How to disarm the security systemSimply unlock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter. The security sys-tem indicator will go out, indicating that the security system is disarmed.
How to stop the alarm Should the alarm be triggered accidentally, unlock the doors using the keyless entrysystem transmitter, or insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to “ON” position. The alarm will then stop.
NOTE: • Even after the alarm has stopped, if youlock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter, the security system will be rearmed with a delay of about 5seconds.• If you disconnect the battery while thesecurity system is in the armed conditionor the alarm is actually in operation, the alarm will be re-triggered when the bat- tery is then reconnected.• Even after the alarm has stopped at theend of the predetermined operation time,it will be triggered again if any of thedoors or engine hood is opened, or the
vehicle feels a shock (if the shock sen- sor is in the enabled state), without dis- arming the security system.
Checking whether the alarm has beentriggered during parkingIf the alarm was triggered and you then turn the ignition switch to “ON” position, the security system indicator will blink rapidlyfor about 8 seconds and a buzzer will beep 4 times during this period. If this happens, check whether the vehicle has been bro-ken into while you were away from it.
Enabling and disabling the security system The security system can be either enabled or disabled.
When enabled If any of the doors are opened withoutunlocking by the keyless entry system transmitter, all turn signal lights start to blink and the interior buzzer beeps inter-mittently. After 5 seconds, the siren will sound for about 27.5 seconds. The secu- rity system indicator continues to blinkduring this time. If the engine hood is opened, all turn sig-nal lights blink, and the siren sounds forabout 27.5 seconds. The security sys- tem indicator continues to blink during this time.
(If the shock sensor is in the enabled state) If the vehicle feels a shock, the sirensounds for about 2 seconds (pre-warn- ing). If the vehicle continues to feel a
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NOTE: Because the disc brake system is self- adjusting, the fluid level will drop as thebrake pads become worn. Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is considered nor- mal periodic maintenance.
NOTE: (Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer) (ifequipped) 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.
Seat Belt Warning Light
(if equipped)
60G049
This light blinks as a reminder until the driver’s seat belt is buckled.
For details about the seat belt reminder, refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems” in this section.
“AIR BAG” Light (if equipped)
63J030
This light blinks or comes on for severalseconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position so you can check if the light is working.
The light will come on and stay on if there is a problem in the air bag system (ifequipped).
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light (if equipped)
65D529
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working. If the light stays on, or comes on whendriving, there may be something wrong with the ABS.
If this happens: 1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” andthen start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly then turns off, the system is normal. If the warn- ing light still stays on, the system will besomething wrong.
If the light and the brake system warning light stay on, or come on simultaneously when driving, your ABS system is equipped with the rear brake force controlfunction (proportioning valve function) and there may be something wrong with both the rear brake force control function andanti-lock function of the ABS system.
WA R N I N G
If the “AIR BAG” light does not blinkor come on briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position,stays on for more than 10 seconds, or comes on while driving, the air bag system (if equipped) may not workproperly. Have both systems inspected by an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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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
63J031
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)
80J219
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
79J039
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 power steering system does not work properly, you will feel heavier to steer butyou still will be able to steer.
NOTE: If the steering is operated, you may hear a noise. This is normal and indicates that the power steering system works properly.
Oil Pressure Light
50G051
This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes out when the engine is started. Thelight will come on and remain on if there is insufficient oil pressure. If the light comes on when driving, pull off the road as soonas you can and stop the engine. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-tem should be inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer before you drive the vehi- cle again.
Charging Light
50G052
This light comes on when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes out when the engine is started. The light will come on and remain on if there issomething wrong with the battery charging system. If the light comes on when theengine is running, the charging system should be inspected immediately by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (red color)
54G344
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this light comes on briefly soyou can check that the light is working. If this light blinks while driving, it means the engine is running hot. Avoid driving condi-tions that may lead to actual overheating. If the light stays on without blinking, then the engine is overheating. Follow the instruc-tions in the “If the Engine Overheats” of “EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.
NOTICE
• If you operate the engine with thislight on, severe engine damage can result.• Do not rely on the Oil PressureLight to indicate the need to addoil. Be sure to periodically check the engine oil level.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle whenengine overheating is indicated can result in severe engine damage.
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Immobilizer System Light
80JM122
When the ignition switch is turn to the “ON” position, this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working. If thislight brinks with the ignition switch is turn to the “ON” , the engine will not start.
NOTE: If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position, then turn it back to the “ON” position. If the light still blinks with the ignition switchturned to the “ON” position, there may be something wrong with your key or with the immobilizer system. Ask your MARUTISUZUKI dealer to inspect the system.
Open Door Warning Light
54G391
This light remains on until all doors (includ-ing the tailgate) are completely closed.
If any door (including the tailgate) is open when the vehicle is moving, a ding sounds to remind you to close all doors completely.
Low Fuel Warning Light
54G343
If this light comes on, fill the fuel tankimmediately.
When this light comes on, a ding sounds once to remind you to fill the fuel. If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds every time when the ignition switch isturned to the “ON” position.
NOTE: The activation point of this light varies depending on road conditions (for exam- ple, slope or curve) and driving conditionsbecause of fuel moving in the tank.
Turn Signal Indicators
50G055
When you turn on the left or right turn sig- nals, the corresponding green arrow on the instrument panel will flash along with therespective turn signal lights. When you turn on the hazard warning switch, both arrows will flash along with all of the turnsignal lights.
Main Beam (high beam) Indicator
Light
50G056
This indicator comes on when headlight main beams (high beams) are turned on.
Security System Indicator
(if equipped)
82K269
For details about the security system, referto “Security System” in this section.
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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)
76MH0A047
Refer to “Auto Gear Shift” in the “OPERAT- ING YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.
Fuel Filter Warning Light (For Diesel Engine Model)
60A541
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)
60A543
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
65D611
Lighting Operation
60MK011
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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Exhaust Gas Warning
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Daily Inspection Checklist
Before Driving
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1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights, and reflectors are clean and unob-structed. 2) Visually check the tires for the following 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 “Tires” in “INSPECTION ANDMAINTENANCE” section for details. 3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.
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Avoid breathing exhaust gases. Exhaust gases contain carbon mon- oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is colorless and odorless. Since carbonmonoxide is difficult to detect by itself, be sure to take the following precautions to help prevent carbonmonoxide from entering your vehicle. • Do not leave the engine running in garages or other confined areas.(Continued)
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(Continued)• Do not park with the engine run- ning for a long period of time, even in an open area. If it is necessary to sit for a short time in a parked vehi- cle with the engine running, make sure the air intake selector is set to “FRESH AIR” and the fan is at highspeed. • Avoid operating the vehicle with the tailgate or trunk open. If it isnecessary to operate the vehicle with the tailgate or trunk open, make sure the sunroof (if equipped)and all windows are closed, and the blower is at high speed with the air intake selector set to “FRESH AIR”.• To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep the air inlet grille in front of thewindshield clear of snow, leaves, or other obstructions at all times. • Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clearof snow and other material to help reduce the buildup of exhaust gases under the vehicle. This isparticularly important when parked in blizzard conditions. • Have the exhaust system inspectedperiodically for damage and leaks. Any damage or leaks should be repaired immediately.
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