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Engine switch (vehicle with keyless push start system)
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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
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• 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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CVT – Provided you have the keyless
push start system remote controller with
you, the engine automatically starts when
you press the engine switch to select this
ignition mode after placing the gearshift
lever in the “P” position and depressing the
brake pedal. (If you need to re-start the
engine while the vehicle is moving, shift
into “N”.)
NOTE:
You do not need to keep the engine switch
pressed to start the engine.
NOTE:
In the presence of strong radio signals or
noise, you may not be able to change the
ignition mode to ACC or ON or to start the
engine using the engine switch. In this
case, the information display in the instru-
ment cluster will show the following mes-
sage: KEY FOB NOT DETECTED.
Unreleased steering lock warningIf the steering lock remains engaged when
you press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to ON, the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster shows the
message: “TRN. STEERING WHEEL TO
RELEASE LOCK”. Refer to “Information
display” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion for details.
NOTE:
The steering lock may not be released and
the immobilizer/keyless push start system
warning light turns on if some load is acting
on the steering wheel . If this happens, turn
the steering wheel to the right or left to
relieve it from the load before you press
the engine switch again to change to the
desired ignition mode.
Keyless push start system (if equipped)Provided the keyless push start system
remote controller is within the interior work-
able area (refer to the related explanation
in this section), you can use the engine
switch for starting the engine and selecting
an ignition mode (ACC or ON). In addition,
the following functions can be used:
• Keyless entry function. Refer to “Keyless push start system r emote controller /
keyless entry system transmitter” in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” se ction for details.
• Locking and unlocking doors (including the tailgate) using a request switch.
Refer to “Keyless push start system
remote controller / keyless entry system
transmitter” in the “BEFORE DRIVING”
section for details.
• Immobilizer (anti-thef t) function. Refer to
“Immobilizer syste m” in the “BEFORE
DRIVING” section for details.
NOTICE
Do not leave the engine switch in
ACC or ON mode when the engine is
not running. Avoid using the radio or
other electric accessories for a long
time when the engine switch is in
ACC or ON mode when the engine is
not running, other wise the lead-acid
battery may discharge.
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Engine switch illuminationThe engine switch is illuminated (lit) in the
following situations:
• When the engine is off and the driver’sdoor is open, or for 15 seconds after the
driver’s door is closed. The illumination
will fade out after 15 seconds passed.
• When the engine is off and the position lights are on. The illumination will go out
when the position lig hts are turned off.
• When the engine is on and the position lights and/or the headlights are on. The
illumination will go out when the position
lights are turned off.
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NOTE:
To save the lead-acid battery, the illumina-
tion will be automatically turned off when
both of the following conditions are simul-
taneously met:
• The headlights and position lights areturned off.
• 15 minutes has elapsed since opening
the driver’s door.
Selection of i gnition modesPress the engine switch to select ACC or
ON mode as follows when you use an
electric accessory or check the operation
of instruments without running the engine.
1) Bring the keyless push start system remote controller with you and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2) Manual transaxle – Without depressing the clutch pedal, press the engine
switch (1).
CVT or Auto Gear Shift – Without
depressing the brake pedal, press the
engine switch (1).
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Every time you press the engine switch,
the ignition mode changes as follows.
Manual transaxle or Auto Gear Shift
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CVT
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(1)
(OFF)
(Audio equipment)
çP
P
(OFF)
ON
ACC
LOCK
(Audio equipment)Gearshift lever in a
position other thanGearshift lever in
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NOTE:
• CVT – If the gearshift lever is in anyposition other than “P”, or if the knob but-
ton is pushed when the gearshift lever is
in “P” position the ignition mode cannot
be returned to LOCK (OFF).
• When selecting the ignition modes, the information display in the instrument
cluster shows certain messages. Refer
to “Information display” in the “BEFORE
DRIVING” section for details.
If the master warning indicator light
blinks and the ignition modes cannot
be selected
Your keyless push start system remote
controller may not be sensed as being
within the interior wo rkable area (refer to
the related explanation in this section). Try
again after checking that you have the
remote controller with you. If the ignition
modes still cannot be selected, the battery
of the remote controller may be dis-
charged. To select an ignition mode, you
must then use the following method:
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1) Without depressing the brake pedal
and the clutch pedal, push the engine
switch (1).
2) The master warning indicator light in the instrument cluster blinks and the
message “PLACE KEY FOB ON
START SWITCH” appears on the infor-
mation display within about 10 sec-
onds. Touch the engine switch with
LOCK button end of remote controller
(2) for about 2 seconds. NOTE:
• If you still cannot
select the ignition
modes, there may be some problem with
the keyless push start system. Contact
an authorized SUZUKI dealer for an
inspection of the system.
• The immobilizer/keyless push start sys- tem warning light will come on for about
5 seconds while the master warning indi-
cator light is blinking. In addition, the
information display in the instrument
cluster will show a message during this
time. Refer to “Informa tion display” in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details.
• You may customize the system to cause
the interior buzzer to sound once for
warning that remote controller is out of
sensing range. To incorporate this cus-
tomization, please contact an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
• If the battery of the remote controller is about to become completely discharged,
the corresponding message will appear
on the information display when you
press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to ON. Refer to “Informa-
tion display” in the “BEFORE DRIVING”
section for details. For details on replac-
ing the battery, refer to “Keyless push
start system remote controller / keyless
entry system transmitter” in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section.
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REMOTE CONTROLLER OUTSIDE warningWhen either of the conditions described
below is met, the system issues a
REMOTE CONTROLLER OUTSIDE warn-
ing by sounding the interior and exterior
buzzers. At the same time, the immobi-
lizer/keyless push start system warning
light comes on and the master warning
indicator light blinks.
• Any door is opened and then closedwhile the remote controller is not inside
the vehicle and the engine is running or
the ignition mode has been changed to
ACC or ON by pressing the engine
switch.
• The remote controller is not inside the vehicle when you attempt to start the
engine after changing the ignition mode
to ACC or ON by pressing the engine
switch.
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(1) Immobilizer/keyless push start sys- tem warning light (blinks)
(2) Master warning indi cator light (blinks)
NOTE:
• If the warning is given, locate the remote controller as soon as possible.
• Any attempt to start the engine will fail
while the warning is active. The mes-
sage appearing on the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster will also
indicate this condition. Refer to “Informa-
tion display” in the “BEFORE DRIVING”
section for details.• Normally, the immobilizer/keyless push start system warning light should go out
and the master warning indicator light
should stop blinking shortly after the
remote controller is brought back inside
the vehicle. If they remain lit and blinking,
change the ignition mode to LOCK (OFF) by pressing the engine switch and then
perform the engine starting operation.
Refer to “Starting engine (vehicle with key-
less push start system)” in this section.
• Always keep the remote controller with
you as the driver.Interior workable area for engine starting
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(1) Interior workable area
The interior workable area is defined as all
the interior spaces except for the space
above the instrument panel.
(2)
(1)
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NOTE:
• Even when the remote controller is in theinterior workable area, if it is in any of the
following conditions, you may not be
able to start the engine or select the igni-
tion modes, and the REMOTE CON-
TROLLER OUTSIDE warning may be
given.
– The remote controller’s battery is low.
– The remote controller is affected by strong radio signals or noise.
– The remote controller is in contact with
or covered by a metallic object.
– The remote controller is in stowage such as the glove box or a door
pocket.
– The remote controller is in the sun
visor pocket or on the floor.
• Even when the remote controller is out- side the interior workable area, if it is in
any of the following conditions, you may
be able to start the engine or select the
ignition mode. The REMOTE CON-
TROLLER OUTSIDE warning may not
be given at that time.
– The remote controller is outside the
vehicle but very close to a door.
– The remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel.
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 the
parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,
push the button on the end of the lever
with your thumb, and lower the lever to its
original position. For CVT vehicles, always set the parking
brake before moving the gearshift lever to
“P” (PARK) position. If you park on an
incline and shift into “P” before setting the
parking brake, the weight of the vehicle
may make it difficult to shift out of “P” when
you are ready to drive the vehicle.
When preparing to drive the vehicle, move
the gearshift lever out of “P” position
before releasing the parking brake.
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WA R N I N G
• Never drive your vehicle with the
parking brake on: rear brake effec-
tiveness can be reduced from over-
heating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake
damage may result.
• If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
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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 buzzerA buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to release the parking brake if you
start the vehicle without releasing the park-
ing brake. Check that the parking brake is
fully released and the brake system warn-
ing light turns off.
WA R N I N G
Always set the parking brake fully
before leaving your vehicle or it may
move, causing injury or damage.
When parking, check that the gear-
shift lever is in one of the following
positions;
• 1st gear or “R” (Reverse) for man-ual transaxle vehicles.
• “P” (Park) for CVT vehicles.
• “D”, “M” or “R” for Auto Gear Shift vehicles. Also, check the instru-
ment cluster to make sure that the
transaxle is engaged in “1” or “R”
position.
Remember, even though the tran-
saxle is in gear or in Park, you must
set the parking brake fully.
WA R N I N G
When parking the vehicle in
extremely cold weather, the following
procedure should be used:
1) Set the parking brake.
2) Manual transaxle – turn off the
engine, then shift into reverse or
first gear.
Auto Gear Shift – shift into “D”,
“M” or “R” and check the gear
position indicator in the instru-
ment cluster to make sure that the
transaxle is engaged in “1” or “R”
position, then tur n off the engine.
CVT – shift into “P” (Park) and
turn off the engine.
3) Get out of the vehicle and put
chocks under the wheels.
4) Release the parking brake. When you return to your vehicle,
first set the parking brake, and
then remove the wheel chocks.
WA R N I N G
Do not leave cigarette lighters, spray
cans, soft drink cans or plastic arti-
cles (such as glasses, CD cases, etc.)
in sun-heated vehicle. The tempera-
ture inside the vehicle may cause as
follows:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can and may lead
to a fire.
• The glasses, plastic cards or CD cases, etc. may deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture.
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PedalManual transaxle
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Auto Gear Shift or CVT
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Clutch pedal (1)A clutch pedal is used to disengage the
drive to the wheels when starting the
engine, stopping, or shifting the gearshift
lever. Depressing the pedal disengages
the clutch.Brake pedal (2)Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with front
disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Depressing a brake pedal applies 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 cold, wet, snow, etc.
Accelerator pedal (3)An accelerator pedal controls the speed of
the engine. Depressing the accelerator
pedal increases power output and speed.
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WA R N I N G
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear, clutch dam-
age, or unexpected loss of engine
braking.
WA R N I N G
If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are
applied, you should have the brakes
checked by your SUZUKI dealer.
WA R N I N G
Do not apply brakes continuously or
rest your foot on the brake pedal.
This will result in overheating of the
brakes which could cause unpredict-
able braking action, longer stopping
distances, or permanent brake dam-
age.