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When the display (C) shows the driving
range, you can change the unit of tem-
perature.
To change the unit of temperature, while
pushing and holding the trip meter selector
knob (1), turn the indicator selector knob
(2).
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NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal to the lead-acid battery, the unit of
temperature will be reinitialized. Change
the unit again to your preference.
ClockThe display (E) shows the time.
To change the time indication:
1) Push the trip meter selector knob (1) and the indicator selector knob (2)
together.
2) To change the hour indication, turn the indicator selector kn ob (2) left or right
repeatedly when the hour indication
blinks. To change the hour indication
quickly, turn and hold the indicator
selector knob (2). To set the hour indi-
cation, push the indicator selector knob
(2) and the minute ind ication will blink.
3) To change the minute indication, turn the indicator selector knob (2) left or
right repeatedly when the minute indi-
cation blinks. To change the minute
indication quickly, turn and hold the
indicator selector knob (2). To set the
minute indication, push the indicator
selector knob (2). NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal to the lead-acid battery, the clock
indication will be reinitialized. Change the
indication again to your preference.
EXAMPLE
(Initial setting)
WA R N I N G
If you attempt to a
djust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not attempt to adjust the display
while driving.
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Setting modeIn the setting mode, you can set up the following functions.
Indication Functions Time indication of clock “ ”
Central door locking system “ ”
Additional flashes of the turn signal “ ”
Theft deterrent alarm system “ ” (if equipped)
Oil change request lig ht reset setting “ ”
(if equipped)
Tire pressure monito ring system setting
(if equipped)
Initialization setting “ ”
Exit the setting mode “ ”
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NOTE:
Depending on vehicle’s specifications,
some items may not be displayed.
How to operate the setting mode:
1) When the ignition switch is in “ON”
position and the vehicle is stationary,
push the trip meter selector knob (1) to
switch the information display indication
(C) to the odometer.
2) Push and hold the indicator selector knob (2) until the display shows
“”.
3) Turn and/or push the indicator selector knob (2) to select a function that you
want to set up according to the above
chart.
4) Turn and/or push the indicator selector knob (2) to register settings of the fol-
lowing functions. Time indication of clock “ ”
• : 12-hour format (default set-
ting)
• : 24-hour format
Central door locking system “ ”
• : Unlock all doors by turning the key once
• : Unlock all doors by turning
the key twice (default setting)
Additional flashes of the turn signal
“”
• : Turn signal flashes three times after the turn signal
lever is returned (default set-
ting)
• : Disable the additional flashes of turn signal
Theft deterrent alarm system “ ”
(if equipped)
• : Enable the theft deterrent alarm system (default setting)
• : Disable the theft deterrent alarm system
Oil change request light reset setting
“ ” (if equipped)
• : Reset of the oil life monitoring system Tire pressure monitoring system set-
ting (if equipped)
• : Unladen Mode (default set-
ting)
• : Laden Mode
Refer to “Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section for details.
Initialization setting “ ”
• : Initialize all settings
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NOTE:
• As shown in the above illustration, “ ”
indicates on the disp lay of currently set-
ting item.
• To go back to the higher level display
during operation, turn the indicator
selector knob (2) to display “ ” or
“ ” and then push the indicator
selector knob (2).
5) To exit the setting mode, switch the dis- play to show “ ” and then push the
indicator selector knob (2).
Turn the indicator selector knob
(2).
Push the indicator selector
knob (2).EXAMPLE
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warn-ing light
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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 the light stays on or comes on when driv-
ing, 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” orchange the ignition mode to LOCK
(OFF) by pressing the engine switch
and then start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly and
then turns off, the system is normal. If the
warning light still stays on, something is
wrong with the system.
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 control
function (proportioning valve function) and there may be something wrong with both
the rear brake force control function and
the anti-lock functi
on of the ABS system.
If one of the above occurs, have the sys-
tem inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
If the ABS becomes inope rative, the brake
system will function as an ordinary brake
system that does not have this ABS sys-
tem.
For details of ABS system, refer to “Anti-
lock brake system (ABS)” in the “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
ESP
® warning light (if equipped)
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ESP
® is a registered trademark of Daimler
AG.
This light blinks 5 times per second when
one of the following sy stems is activated.
• Stability control system
• Traction control system
• Hill descent control system (if equipped)
• Grip control system (if equipped)
If this light blinks, drive carefully. When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, the light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working. If the light stays on or
comes on when driving, there may be
something wrong with the ESP
® systems
(other than ABS). You should have the
system inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
For details of the ESP
® systems, refer to
“Electronic stability program (ESP
®)” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
WA R N I N G
The ESP
® systems cannot prevent
accidents. Always drive carefully.
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Immobilizer/keyless push start sys-tem warning light
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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 stays on, there is a problem with
the system or the steering lock cannot be
released. If this happens, press the engine
switch, turning the steering wheel to the
right or left. If this light still stays on, ask
your SUZUKI dealer to have the system
inspected.
Open door warning light
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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 tank
immediately.
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 is
turned to “ON” position or the engine
switch is pressed to change the ignition
mode to ON.
NOTE:
The activation point of this light varies
depending on road conditions (for exam-
ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions
because of fuel moving in the tank.
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Light reminder buzzerThe interior buzzer continuously beeps if
you open the driver’s door without turning
off the headlights and position lights. This
function is triggered under the following
condition:
The headlights and/or position lights are
on even after the ignition switch is turned
off, or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to LOCK (OFF).
The buzzer stops sounding when you turn
off the headlights and position lights.
NOTE:
A message is indicated on the information
display in the instrument cluster with
tachometer while the buzzer is sounding.Daytime running light (D.R.L.) sys-tem (if equipped)When the engine is started, this system
turns on the daytime running lights.
Conditions for D.R.L. system operation
1) The engine is running.
2) Headlights and front fog light (if equipped) are off.
NOTE:
Brightness of the daytime running lights is
different from the bri ghtness of the position
lights, but it is not a malfunction.
Guide me light (if equipped)To home function
This function turns on the front position
lights and the headlights in the low beam
setting for about 10 seconds after the igni-
tion switch is turned to “LOCK” position or
the engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode to LOCK (OFF).
To set the function:
1) Turn the lighting switch to “AUTO” posi- tion
2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” posi- tion or press the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to LOCK
(OFF).
3) Pull the lighting control lever toward you once and open the driver’s side
door within 60 seconds. Or pull the
lighting control lever toward you once
while the driver’s side door is open.
To cancel the function:
Perform any of the following operations.
• Pull the lighting control lever toward you once.
• Insert the key into the ignition switch or
change the ignition mode to ACC or ON
by pressing the engine switch.
• Turn the lighting switch to any other
position than “AUTO” position. NOTE:
• When the “To home” is functioning, the
front fog lights, rear fog lights and the
headlights (high beam) are not turned
on.
• Lighting time of the “To home” function
can be changed on the information dis-
play. Refer to “Information display” in this
section.
To car function
If UNLOCK button of the keyless push start
system remote controller or the keyless
entry system transmitter is pressed while
the lighting switch is positioned in “AUTO”,
the front position lights and the headlights
in the low beam are turned on for 10 sec-
onds.
This function will operate only when it is
dark outside the vehicle.
To cancel the function:
Perform any of the following operations.
• Lock the doors by using the keyless push start system rem ote controller, the
request switch or the keyless entry sys-
tem transmitter, or insert the key into the
driver’s door lock.
• Insert the key into the ignition switch or
change the ignition mode to ACC or ON
by pressing the engine switch.
• Turn the lighting switch to any other
position than “AUTO” position.
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Tilt steering lock lever
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(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
The lock lever is located under the steering
column. To adjust the steering wheel
height:
1) Push down the lock lever to unlock the
steering column.
2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired height and lock the steering column by
pulling up the lock lever.
3) Try moving the steering wheel up and down to check that it is securely locked
in position.
Horn
75RM045
Press the horn button of the steering wheel
to sound the horn. The horn will sound with
the ignition switch in any position or any
ignition mode.
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Never attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while the vehicle is moving or
you could lose contr ol of the vehicle.
EXAMPLE
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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.