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LED headlight warning light (if equipped)
54P000234
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
If this light comes on, there is a problem
with the LED headlight. Park the vehicle in
a safe place and consult your SUZUKI
dealer to have the problem corrected.
Turn signal indicators
50G055
When you turn on the left or right turn sig-
nals, the corresponding green arrow on the
instrument cluster will flash along with the
respective turn signal lights. When you
turn on the hazard warning switch, both
arrows will flash along with all of the turn
signal lights.
Main beam (high beam) indicator light
50G056
This indicator comes on when headlight
main beams (high beams) are turned on.Illumination indicator light (if equipped)
64J045
This indicator light comes on while the
position lights, tail light and/or the head-
lights are on.
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Low engine coolant temperature light (blue color)
54G344
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, this light
comes on and stays on if the engine is
cold, and goes off after the engine warms
up.
If this light still stays on after the engine
warms up, there is a problem with the sys-
tem.
Have your vehicle inspected by your
SUZUKI dealer.
Oil change request light(if equipped)
79JM007
Your vehicle has the oil life monitoring sys-
tem and related oil change request light
that alerts you to change the engine oil and
oil filter.
When this light comes on or blinks, change
engine oil and oil filter immediately.
For details on how to change the engine oil
and oil filter, refer to “Changing engine oil
and filter” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.
This light comes on for several seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON so you
can check that light is working.
If either of odometer reading or time is
reached to the value which is set by the
system, this light comes on when the igni-
tion switch or engine switch is in ON posi-
tion. In addition, the message is shown on
the information display to tell you it is nec-
essary to change the engine oil and oil fil-ter. When the engine oil and oil filter are
changed, and the oil life monitoring system
is reset, this light will go out.
Whenever the engine oil and oil filter are
changed, the light must be reset to monitor
the next oil change timing properly. The
light will go out after the reset. For the
resetting procedure, r
efer to “Information
display” in this section.
NOTE:
This light is used to facilitate the oil and oil
filter change according to the maintenance
schedule.
NOTICE
Severe engine damage will result, if
you keep operating the engine after
this light comes on.
Change the engine oil and oil filter
immediately when the light blinks.
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ENG A-STOP indicator light (if equipped)
72M00032
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
While driving, this light comes on if the
conditions allowing the engine to be
stopped automatically (standby conditions)
are met, or just after stopping the engine
automatically.
For details, refer to “ENG A-STOP system
(engine auto stop start system)” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
ENG A-STOP OFF light (if equipped)
72M00159
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
When you push the ENG A-STOP OFF
switch, this light comes on.
This light blinks in either of the following
cases.
• There may be something wrong with theENG A-STOP OFF system.
• It may be time to replace the battery.
You should have the system inspected by
an authorized SUZUKI dealer.
For details, refer to “ENG A-STOP system
(engine auto stop start system)” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Deceleration energy regenerating indicator light (if equipped)
72M00168
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
When the deceleration energy regenerat-
ing function is worki ng, this light comes on.
For details, refer to “ENG A-STOP system
(engine auto stop start system)” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
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Depress brake pedal indicator (if equipped)
76MH0A047
Refer to “Auto Gear Shift” in the “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.
Cruise indicator light (if equipped)
81P40090
When the cruise control system is on, this
light will be on.“SET” indicator light (if equipped)
65D474
When a cruising speed of the cruise con-
trol is set, this light will be on.
Master warning indicator light (if equipped)
80P0382
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
When the information display shows warn-
ing and indicator messages, this indicator
light may also blink.
For details, refer to “Information display
(instrument cluster with tachometer)” in
this section.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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60G408
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEExhaust gas warning .......................................................... 3-1
Daily inspection checklist .................................... .............. 3-1
Engine oil consumption ........................................ ............. 3-2
Ignition switch
(vehicle without keyless push s tart system) ....................3-3
Engine switch
(vehicle with keyless push sta rt system) .......................... 3-5
Keyless push start system (if equipped) .......................... 3-6
Parking brake lever ........................................... .................. 3-10
Pedal ......................................................... ............................ 3-12
Starting engine
(vehicle without keyless push s tart system) ....................3-13
Starting engine
(vehicle with keyless push sta rt system) .......................... 3-14
Using transaxle ... ....................... ......................................... 3-17
Gearshift indicator (if equipped) ............................. ........... 3-33
ENG A-STOP system
(engine auto stop start system) (if equipped) ................. .3-35
Cruise control (if equipped) ............................................... 3-48
Speed limiter (if equipped) ................................... .............. 3-51
Dual camera brake support (if equipped) ......................... 3-53
Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped) ......................3-71
Rearview camera (if equipped) ................................. ......... 3-72
Braking ....................................................... .......................... 3-75
Electronic stabi lity program (ESP
®) (if equipped) ........... 3-78
Tire pressure monito ring system (TPMS) (i f equipped) .. 3-85
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Exhaust gas warning
52D334
Daily inspection checklistBefore driving
60A187S
1) Check that windows, mirrors, lights andreflectors are clean and unobstructed.
2) Visually check the ti res 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 the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for details.
3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.
WA R N I N G
Avoid breathing exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is
colorless and odorless. Since carbon
monoxide is difficult to detect by
itself, take the following precautions
to help prevent carbon monoxide
from entering your vehicle.
• Do not leave the engine running in
garages or other confined areas. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(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, check
that the air intake selector is set to
FRESH AIR and the blower is at
high speed.
• Avoid operating the vehicle with the tailgate or tr unk open. If it is
necessary to do so, check that the
sunroof (if equipped) and all win-
dows 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 grill in front of the wind-
shield clear of snow, leaves or
other obstructions at all times.
• Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear
of snow and other material to help
reduce the buildup of exhaust
gases under the vehicle. This is
particularly important when parked
in blizzard conditions.
• Have the exhaust system inspected
periodically for damage and leak-
age. Any damage or leakage
should be repaired immediately.
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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.
EXAMPLE