
ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
75RM4-01E
1. Brightness control switch (if equipped) (P.2-70)/
Information switch (if equipped)
(P.2-73)/
Trip meter switch (if equipped)
(P.2-73)
2. Lighting control lever (P.2-116)/
Turn signal control lever (P.2-123)/
Front fog light swit ch (if equipped)
(P.2-119)/
Rear fog light swit ch (if equipped)
(P.2-119)
3. Shift paddles (if equipped) (P.3-22)
4. Remote audio controls (if equipped) (P.5-77)
5. Driver’s front air bag (P.2-55)
6. Cruise control switches (if equipped) (P.3-48)/
Speed limiter switch es (if equipped)
(P.3-51)
7. Fuses (P.7-47)
8. Headlight leveling switch (if equipped) (P.2-123)/
ENG A-STOP OFF switch
(if equipped) (P.3-45)/
ESP
® OFF switch (if equipped)
(P.3-80)
9. Hands-free switc hes (if equipped)
(P.5-65)
10. Engine hood release handle (P.5-2) 11. Fuel lid opener lever (P.5-1)
12. Tilt steering lock lever (P.2-128)
75RM201
123 4 5
6
10 8
11 1 2
7
9
EXAMPLE
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2-56
BEFORE DRIVING
75RM4-01E
Therefore, an air bag is not a substitute for
seat belts. To maximize your protection,
always fasten your seat belts. Be aware
that no system can prevent all possible
injuries that may occur in an accident.
Driver’s front air bag
81P30640
Front passenger’ s front air bag
75RM106
The driver’s front air bag is located behind
the center pad of the steering wheel and
the front passenger’s front air bag is
located behind the passenger’s side of the
dashboard.
The words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into
the air bag covers to identify the location of
the air bags.
58MS030
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
If the air bag stored place is damaged
or cracked, the air bag system may
not work properly, which could result
in serious injury in the event of a
crash. Have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
(Vehicle without the front passenger
air bag deactivation system)
Do not install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front passenger’s
seat. If the passenger’s front air bag
inflates, a child in a rear-facing child
restraint could be killed or severely
injured. The back of a rear-facing
child restraint would be too close to
the inflating air bag.

2-103BEFORE DRIVING
75RM4-01E
Brake system warning light
82K170
Three different types of operations exist
depending on the vehicle’s specification.
• The light comes on briefly when the igni- tion switch is turned to “ON” position or
the engine switch is pressed to change
the ignition mode to ON.
• The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition switch
in “ON” position or the ignition mode is
ON.
• The light comes on under either or both of above two conditions.
The light also comes on when the fluid in
the brake fluid reservoir falls below the
specified level.
The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking
brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir is adequate.
The light also comes on together with the
ABS warning light when the rear brake
force control function (proportioning valve
function) of the ABS system fails. If the brake system warning light comes on
while you are driving the vehicle, it may
mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle’s brake system.
If this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and
stopping the vehicle on the shoulder of
the road.
3) If you determine that it is safe, drive the
vehicle cautiously at low speed to the
nearest dealer for repairs or tow the
vehicle to the nearest dealer for repairs. NOTE:
Because the brake system is self-adjust-
ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake
pads become worn. Replenishing the
brake fluid reservoir is considered normal
periodic maintenance.
NOTE:
Parking brake reminder buzzer
A 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
Remember that stopping distance
may be longer, you may have to push
harder on the pedal, and the pedal
may go down farther than normal.
WA R N I N G
If any of the following conditions
occur, you should immediately ask
your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
brake system.
• If the brake system warning light
does not go out after the engine
has been started and the parking
brake has been fully released.
• If the brake system warning light does not come on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to “ON” posi-
tion or the engine switch is pressed
to change the ignition mode to ON.
• If the brake system warning light comes on at any time during vehi-
cle operation.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
75RM4-01E
Manual mode (models with manual
mode)
The CVT can shift gears automatically.
When using the manual mode, you can
shift gears in the same manner as conven-
tional manual transaxle.
To use the manual mode, shift the gearshift
lever from “D” to “M”.
62R0098
75RM325
(1) Manual mode indicator
(2) Gear position The information display shows the manual
mode indicator (1) and the current gear
position (2).
NOTE:
• The indicated gear position on the infor-
mation display when you shift from “D” to
“M” is the gear position that was
selected automatically when the gear-
shift lever was in “D”.
• You can change to the manual mode temporarily by pulling the shift paddle on
the steering wheel toward you when the
gearshift lever is in “D”.
Shifting in the manual mode
You can shift gears from 1st to 7th depend-
ing on driving speed.
NOTE:
• When the engine is revved, the gear is shifted up automatically to prevent dam-
age to the engine and the transaxle.
• When the driving speed becomes slow, the gear shifts down automatically, and
when the vehicle stops, the gear position
will be in 1st gear without shifting the
gearshift lever.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal a
certain amount, the gear shifts down
automatically even if the gearshift lever
is in the manual mode. NOTE:
When you change gear, sometimes the
transaxle may not shift to the desired gear
but a buzzer sounds instead. This is to
maintain good drivability and to protect the
transaxle.
Using the shift paddle
62R0144
To shift up, pull the “+” side shift paddle,
located on right side of the steering wheel,
toward you. When you release your finger
from the switch, the switch will return to the
original position.
EXAMPLE
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE

3-23OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
75RM4-01E
62R0145
To shift down, pull the “–” side shift paddle,
located on left side of the steering wheel,
toward you. When you release your finger
from the switch, the switch will return to the
original position.
NOTE:
• To shift gears continuously, release yourfinger from the shift paddle, then pull the
shift paddle again. You cannot shift
gears continuously while holding the
shift paddle toward you.
• When you pull the both “+” and “ –” shift
paddle simultaneously, the gear may not
shift.
Canceling the manual mode
To cancel the manual mode, shift the gear-
shift lever from “M” to “D”. Temporary manual mode
Pull the shift paddle toward you when driv-
ing with the gearshift lever in the “D” posi-
tion. The information display shows the
manual mode indicator (1) and the current
gear position (2).
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(1) Manual mode indicator
(2) Gear position
The temporary manual mode will be can-
celed automatically in the following situa-
tions.
• When you press and hold the accelera- tor pedal for a certain period of time with-
out shifting gears.
• When driving spee d becomes slow.
If you cannot shift CVT gearshift lever out of “P” (PARK)Left Hand Drive Vehicle
75RM052
Vehicles with a CVT have an electrically
operated park-lock feat ure. If the vehicle’s
lead-acid battery is discharged, or there is
some other electrical failure, the CVT can-
not be shifted out of Park in the normal
way. Jump starting may correct the condi-
tion. If not, follow the procedure described
below. This procedure will permit shifting
the transaxle out of Park.
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE

7-6
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#3: Tires/Wheels (including tire rotation) for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (9000 miles) or 12 months.
#4: Wheel bearings for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (900 0 miles) or 12 months.
#5: Drive axle boots for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (9 000 miles) or 12 months.
#6: Suspension system for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km ( 9000 miles) or 12 months.
#7: Steering system for Mexico m odels :Inspect every 15000 km (90 00 miles) or 12 months.Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
miles (x1000) 9 18 27 36 45 54 months 12 24 36 48 60 72BRAKE*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) IIIIII
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes –I–I–I
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
R
–
R
–
R
5-4. Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)
I –––––
CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) IIIIII6-2.
Tires/Wheels (#3)
I
I
I
I
I
I
*6-3. Wheel bearings (#4) –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots (#5)
–
–
I
–
–
I
*6-5. Suspension system (#6) –I–I–I
*6-6.
Steering system (#7)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-7.
Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
(I: 1st 15000 km only)
I
–
R
–
–
R
6-8. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – I – I – I
6-9.
All latches, hinges and locks
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-10. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) –IR–IR
WA R N I N G
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping th e absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your deal er for assistance.

7-7INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#3: Tires/Wheels (including tire rotation) for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (9000 miles) or 12 months.
#4: Wheel bearings for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (900 0 miles) or 12 months.
#5: Drive axle boots for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (9 000 miles) or 12 months.
#6: Suspension system for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km ( 9000 miles) or 12 months.
#7: Steering system for Mexico m odels :Inspect every 15000 km (90 00 miles) or 12 months.Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 105 120 135 150 165 180
miles (x1000) 63 72 81 90 99 108 months 84 96 108 120 132 144BRAKE*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) IIIIII
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes –I–I–I
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
R
–
R
–
R
5-4. Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)
––––––
CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) IIIIII6-2.
Tires/Wheels (#3)
I
I
I
I
I
I
*6-3. Wheel bearings (#4) –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots (#5)
–
–
I
–
–
I
*6-5. Suspension system (#6) –I–I–I
*6-6.
Steering system (#7)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-7.
Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
(I: 1st 15000 km only)
–
–
R
–
–
R
6-8. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – I – I – I
6-9.
All latches, hinges and locks
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-10. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) –IR–IR

7-11INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#3: Tires/Wheels (including tire rotation) for Mexico models :Inspect every 7500 km (4500 miles) or 6 months.
#4: Wheel bearings for Mexico models :Inspect every 7500 km (4500 miles) or 6 months.
#5: Drive axle boots for Mexico models :Inspect every 7500 km (45 00 miles) or 6 months.
#6: Suspension system for Mexico models :Inspect every 7500 km (4 500 miles) or 6 months.
#7: Steering system for Mexico m odels :Inspect every 7500 km (450 0 miles) or 6 months.Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45
miles (x1000) 4.5 9 13.5 18 22.5 27 months6 1218243036BRAKE*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) –I–I–I
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
–
–
I
–
–
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes ––– I ––
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
–
–
R
–
–
5-4. Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)
– I ––––
CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) –I–I–I6-2.
Tires/Wheels (#3)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-3. Wheel bearings (#4) –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots (#5)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-5. Suspension system (#6) ––– I ––
*6-6.
Steering system (#7)
–
–
–
I
–
–
*6-7.
Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.Replace every 60000 km (36000 miles) or 48 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
–––R––
6-8.
Continuously variable transaxle (CVT)
Fluid level
–
–
–
I
–
–
*Fluid deterioration check*
2 –––I––
*Fluid change
Replace every 75000 km (45000 miles).
6-9. All latches, hinges and locks ––– I ––
*6-10.
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*
3
–
I
–
I
–
R
WA R N I N G
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping th e absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your deal er for assistance.