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NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system after use.
4) Check that the hood is fully closed andlatched.
5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera-
tion.
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 your seat belts.
10)Check that all warning lights come on as the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed
to change the ignition mode to ON.
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) Lead-acid battery solution 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 all the way 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 the “INSPECTION AND MAINTE-
NANCE” section for lubrication sched-
ule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a
tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
Engine oil consumptionIt is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle
operation.
The amount of engine oil consumption
depends on viscosity and quality of the oil
and your driving conditions.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceler-
ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
your engine also will consume more oil.
A new engine also consumes more oil,
since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oil
consumption only after approximately
5000 km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km
(1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consump-
tion, note that the oil may become diluted
and it is difficult to judge the accurate oil
level.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-
ing. This is because the oil gradually
becomes diluted with fuel or moisture,
WA R N I N G
Check that the hood is fully closed
and latched before d riving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.

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Engine switch (vehicle with keyless push start system)
75RM230
LOCK (OFF)
This mode is for parking the vehicle. When
this mode is selected by pressing the
engine switch and then any door (including
the tailgate) is opened or closed, the steer-
ing will be locked automatically.
ACC
Press the engine switch to select this igni-
tion mode to use such electric equipment
as the audio system, outside rearview mir-
rors and accessory socket with the engine
off. When this position is selected, the
information display in the instrument clus-
ter shows the following message: “ACC”
IGNITION SWITCH POSITION. Refer to“Information display” in the “BEFORE
DRIVING” section for details.
ON
• With the engine off
You can use such electric equipment as
the power windows and wipers with the
engine off. When this ignition mode is
selected by pressing the engine switch,
the information display in the instrument
cluster shows the following message:
“ON” IGNITION SWITCH POSITION.
• With the engine on All electric equipment is operational. The
vehicle can be driven when you have
selected this ignition mode by pressing
the engine switch.
START
Manual transaxle – Provided you have the
keyless push start system remote control-
ler with you, the engine automatically
starts when you press the engine switch to
select this ignition mode after shifting to
“N” (Neutral) and depressing the brake and
clutch pedals.
Auto Gear Shift – Provided you have the
keyless push start system remote control-
ler with you, the engine automatically
starts when you press the engine switch to
select this ignition mode after shifting to
“N” (Neutral) and depressing the brake
pedal.
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Always return the ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehi-
cle even only for a short time. Also
do not leave children alone in a
parked vehicle. Unattended chil-
dren could cause accidental move-
ment of the vehicle or could tamper
with power windows or power sun-
roof. They also could suffer from
heat stroke in warm or hot weather.
These could result in severe injury
or even death.
NOTICE
• Do not use the starter motor formore than 12 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start, wait 15
seconds before try ing again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel and igni-
tion systems or consult your
SUZUKI dealer.
• 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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Eco-Cool (if equipped)When driving while using the air condi-
tioner, cold air is stored in the cooling stor-
age medium of the air conditioner unit.
Since stored cold air will be blown into the
vehicle when the engine has been stopped
automatically by the ENG A-STOP system,
the rise of the inside temperature can be
reduced when the air conditioner is not
running.
For the automatic heating and air condi-
tioning system, reducing the rise of the
inside temperature increases the length of
time that the engine is stopped automati-
cally, leading to improved fuel economy.
NOTE:
Sufficient cold air may not be stored if the
vehicle has not been running for very long
or in a traffic jam. The effect varies
depending on the outside temperature and
the air conditioner settings.
I/S AC Settings (if equipped)• When using the automatic heating andair conditioning system (if equipped),
you can select one of the following set-
tings via the setting mode of the informa-
tion display.
– Standard
– Economy
–Comfort
For details on how to use the information
display, refer to “Information display” in
the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
• When “Economy” is selected, engine auto stop condition is eased, compared
with “Standard”. Engine auto stop condi-
tion will occur more f requently, the stop
time will be longer, leading to reduction
of fuel consumption.
• When “Comfort” is sel ected, engine auto
stop condition becomes severe, com-
pared with “Standard”. Engine auto stop
condition will occur less frequently, the
stop time will be shorter, leading to more
comfortable cabin condition by air condi-
tioner.
Cruise control (if equipped)The cruise control system allows you to
maintain a steady speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal. The
controls for operating the cruise control
system are on the steering wheel.
You can use the cruise control system
under the following conditions:
• For manual transaxle vehicle, the gear position is in 3rd, 4th or 5th.
• For CVT vehicle, the select lever is in “D” position, or the gear position is in 3rd,
4th, 5th, 6th or 7th in the manual mode
(if equipped).
• For Auto Gear Shift vehicle, the select lever is in “D” position, or the gear posi-
tion is in 3rd, 4th or 5th in the manual
mode.
• The vehicle speed is about 45 km/h (28
mph) or higher.
WA R N I N G
To help avoid loss of vehicle control,
do not use the cruise control system
when driving in heavy traffic, on slip-
pery or winding roads, or on steep
downhills.

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Be careful of the following when operat-
ing with the cruise control
Even if your vehicle is equipped with the
dual camera brake support, it cannot auto-
matically adjust to the speed of the vehicle
in front of you. Turn off the cruise control
system if you cannot operate safely at a
cruising speed.
Even in the following conditions, the set
indicator (5) will not go off and the cruising
speed will not be canceled.
• When the frontal collision warning isworking. If you depress the brake pedal,
the cruise speed will be canceled tempo-
rarily.
• When the stereo camera detects dirt on
the windshield and the dual camera
brake support stops functioning. For
safety purposes, push the cruise switch
(1) to turn off the cru ise indicator (4).
If the automatic brake system is working,
the cruise indicator (4) will turn off and the
cruise control system will be canceled.
Once you have determined that the condi-
tions are once again safe, reset the cruise
speed.
Changing speed temporarilyWhen the cruising speed is maintained,
you can temporarily accelerate or deceler-
ate.
To accelerate, depre ss the accelerator
pedal. When you take your foot off the
pedal, your vehicle will return to the set
speed.
To decelerate, depress the brake pedal.
The set speed will be canceled and the set
indicator (5) or “SET” indicator light (7) will
go off.
To resume the previously set speed, push
up the “RES +/SET –” switch (3) and turn
on the set indicator (5) or “SET” indicator
light (7) again when vehicle speed is
above 45 km/h (28 mph). The vehicle will
accelerate to and maintain the previously
set speed.
NOTE:
For CVT with manual mode or Auto Gear
Shift vehicle, when the cruising speed is
maintained, you cannot decelerate by
using the engine brake even if you down-
shift from higher gear to 3rd in the manual
mode.
To decelerate while the cruise control is
on, depress the brake pedal or push down
the “RES +/SET –” switch (3).
Changing cruising speedUsing the accelerator pedal
To reset at a faster cruising speed, accel-
erate to the desired speed using the accel-
erator pedal and push down the “RES +/
SET –” switch (3). The new speed will be
maintained.
Using the brake pedal
To reset at a slower cruising speed, decel-
erate to the desired speed using the brake
pedal and push down the “RES +/SET –”
switch (3). The new speed will be main-
tained.
NOTE:
When the brake pedal is depressed, the
set indicator (5) or “ SET” indicator light (7)
goes off until the cruising speed is reset.
Using “RES +/ SET –” switch
To reset at a faster cruising speed, press
repeatedly or hold push up the “RES +/
SET –” switch (3). Vehicle speed will
steadily increase. When you release the
switch, the new speed will be maintained.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, press
repeatedly or hold push down the “RES +/
SET –” switch (3) until the vehicle has
slowed to the desired speed, and then
release the switch. The new speed will be
maintained.

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• When you pass by an oncoming vehicleon a curvy road
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• When there is a roadside guard rail, orsign, on a curve
• When approaching a large shaped float-
ing object such as a vinyl sheet which is
blown by the wind.
Frontal colli sion warningWhen you are operating at a speed of
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or over and
there is a risk of a frontal crash, a warning
will work.
• The interior buzzer will intermittently
beep and the indication on the informa-
tion display will appear.
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• When the frontal collision warningsounds, depending on the distance from
the vehicle in front of you and driving
conditions, take evasive action with the
steering wheel or brake pedal.
Warning brake systemWhen you are operating at speeds
between approximately 5 km/h to 120 km/h
(3 mph to 75 mph) and if the driver cannot
take or is insufficient t o take evasive action
such as brake operation and steering oper-
ation after frontal collision warning acti-
vates, the system appl ies brake lightly.
• While the warning brake system is work-
ing, the interior buzz er will intermittently
beep, the dual camera brake support
indicator light will blink, the indication on
the information display will appear, and
the brake lights will be turned on.
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• While the warning brake system is work-
ing, depending on the distance from the
vehicle in front of you and driving condi-
tions, take evasive action with the brake
pedal.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
with tachometer without
tachometer
Information display
with tachometer without
tachometer
Information display
Indicator light

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Handling stereo camera
62R0114
(1) Stereo camera
(1)
WA R N I N G
The detection performance of the ste-
reo camera has limits and the stereo
camera cannot detect all vehicles,
obstacles or partition lines. Do not
rely excessively on the system and
always drive in a safe manner.
• Observe the following instructionsin order to keep the stereo camera
functioning properly. If mishandled,
the stereo camera cannot accu-
rately detect an obstacle or parti-
tion lines in front of you, the
system will not fu nction properly
and unexpected accidents may
occur.
– Do not touch the lens of the ste- reo camera.
– Do not clean the lens of the ste- reo camera by yourself.
– Do not strike the body of, or any surrounding parts of the stereo
camera.
– Do not remove or disassemble the stereo camera.
– Do not stick or affix anything to
the lens of the stereo camera, not
even clear items. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• When the surrounding parts of the
stereo camera are deformed or
damaged, or the windshield in front
of the stereo camera is cracked
because of an accident, the stereo
camera cannot detect the front
obstacles or partition lines prop-
erly. If driving with these damaged
parts, the dual camera brake sup-
port will not function properly and
unexpected accidents may occur.
Operate the dual camera brake
support OFF switch to turn off the
dual camera brake support, and
ask your SUZUKI dealer to have
them inspected. (Continued)

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75RM373
(1) Stereo camera
(2) Prohibited area
(3) Windshield
(4) DashboardNOTE:
• The stereo camera has characteristics
similar to the human eyes, so if the front
visibility is poor caused by fog or heavy
rain, etc., the stereo camera will also be
difficult to detect a vehicle, obstacle or
partition line in front of you.
• The detection of a vehicle, obstacle or
partition line in front of you is limited
within the range of vision of the stereo
camera. Also, it takes a few seconds
until the stereo camera judges an object
as the target of the system operating and
warning.
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Do not apply any accessories(other than SUZUKI genuine acces-
sories), films or stickers to the area
listed below. These may affect with
visibility of the stereo camera. If the
area of the stereo camera is
obstructed, the stereo camera can-
not detect any obstacles properly
and the dual camera brake support
may not function properly. Also, if
applying them to an area other than
the prohibited area, it may affect
with the function o f the stereo cam-
era by reflection of light or an
image. In this case, move them to
another place.
– On windshield
– On dashboard
– On engine hood
CAUTION
In the following situations, the stereo
camera cannot detect an obstacle in
front of you and may not function
properly.
• A remaining of wiping is on the
windshield
• When a windshield glass other than SUZUKI genuine parts is used
• When a glass coating agent other than the agent recommended by
SUZUKI is used
(1)
(2) (3)
(4)
NOTICE
Observe the following instructions. If
the lens of the stereo camera gets
dirty, it may need to be replaced.
• Do not touch the lens of the stereo camera.
• Do not clean the lens of the stereo camera by yourself.

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Situations where the stereo camera
may not activate properly
In the following situations, there may be a
high possibility that the stereo camera can-
not detect front obstacles or partition lines.
Also, the function of the stereo camera
may stop temporarily. When the situations
are improved, the temporary stop of the
function will be canceled.
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• When there is bad weather such as
heavy rain, fo g or a blizzard
• When your vehicle front is hit by a bright light such as sunlight or the headlight of
oncoming vehicle
• When there is a sight of similar tone and color such as a snowscape
• When there is a dark place and no land- mark around
• Front visibility is poor due to that there is
water vapor, sand or smoke or when the
vehicle in front of you is surrounded by
exhaust, water or snow
• When your vehicle gets close to an object in a dark place such as at dusk, at
dawn or an indoor parking lot • When the windshield is covered in fog,
snow, ice or dirt
• When raindrop, water or dirt on the wind-
shield is not wiped up enough
• While using the windshield washer
• When a wiper blade other than SUZUKI
genuine parts, including short type wiper
blade is used
• When a glass coating agent other than the
agent recommended by SUZUKI is used
• When the upper side of the dashboard is coated with a gloss by using a chemical
detergent
• When there are reflections to the wind- shield
• When the lens of the stereo camera is blocked by hands
• When the lens of the stereo camera gets dirty by finger marks
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• When the vision of the stereo camera isobstructed with the followings:
– A sticker or film on the windshield
– An accessory on the windshield
– A crack or scratch of the windshield
– A long object such as a roof carrier or ski board on the roof
WA R N I N G
Even when the detection conditions
are satisfied, not all pedestrians may
be detected by the stereo camera.
In the following situations, there may
be a high possibility of undetectable
or delay of detection. Always drive in
a safe manner.
• A person who walks in a group
• A person who walks beside a wallor another obstacle
• A person who has an umbrella up
• A person whose color is similar to the background and who is
blended into the scenery
• A person who has a big luggage
• A person who walks with a stoop or
who crouches.
• A person who is lying down
• A person who is in a dark place
• A person who jumps out in front of you
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE