2022 SUZUKI JIMNY BEFORE DRIVING

FOR SAFE DRIVING
Front passenger airbag deactiva­
tion system (if equipped)
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The front passenger's front airbag system must be deactivated if a child restraint sys­tem is to be installed on the front passen­ger's seat. When the ignition switch is turned to "ON" position, "PASSENGER AIRBAG ON" indi­cator (1) or "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator (2) shows whether the front pas­senger's airbag system is activated or deactivated.
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When the front passenger's airbag system is activated, both "PASSENGER AIRBAG ON" indicator (1) and "PASSENGER AIR­BAG OFF" indicator (2) come on for a few seconds and then go out. After that, only "PASSENGER AIRBAG ON" indicator (1) comes on for about 1 minute and then goes out.
When the front passenger's airbag system is deactivated, both "PASSENGER AIR­BAG ON" indicator (1) and "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator (2) come on for a few seconds and then go out. After that, only "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator (2) comes on.
When you activate or deactivate the front passenger's airbag system, check which indicator is on before starting the engine.
Side airbags, side curtain airbags and seat belt pretensioners are not connected to the airbag deactivation system. Even if the front passenger's airbag system is deacti­vated, side airbags, side curtain airbags and seat belt pretensioners are still acti­vated.
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.A WARNING
When using child restraint system on the front passenger's seat, the front passenger's airbag system must be deactivated; otherwise deployment of the front passenger's airbag could result in the death or serious injury of the child.
.A WARNING
Check that the front passenger's air­bag system is activated and "PAS­SENGER AIRBAG ON" indicator (1) is on whenever there is no child restraint installed on the front pas­senger's seat.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than front seating posi­tions. Whenever possible, SUZUKI recom­mends that child restraint systems be installed on the rear seat.
Airbag deactivation switch
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The airbag deactivation switch (3) is installed only for use when a rear-facing child restraint system or infant restraint system is installed in the front passenger's seat. The switch is located on the lateral face of the passenger's side of the instru­ment panel.
To deactivate the front passenger's airbag system, follow the instructions below before starting the engine. 1) Check that the ignition switch is in "LOCK" position. 2) Insert the key into the airbag deactiva­tion switch (3), then push and turn the key to "OFF" (airbag off) position, and pull out the key. 3) Turn the ignition switch to "ON" posi­tion. Both indicators come on for a few seconds and then go out. After that, only "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator (2) comes on to remind you that the front passenger's airbag system is deactivated.
FOR SAFE DRIVING
To activate the front passenger's airbag system, follow the instructions below before starting the engine. 1) Check that the ignition switch is in "LOCK" position. 2) Insert the key into the airbag deactiva­tion switch (3), then push and turn the key to "ON" (airbag on) position, and pull out the key. 3) Turn the ignition switch to "ON" posi­tion. Both indicators come on for a few seconds and then go out. After that, only "PASSENGER AIRBAG ON" indicator (1) comes on for about 1 minute and then goes out to remind you that the front passenger's airbag sys­tem is activated.
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BEFORE DRIVING
BEFORE DRIVING
Brightness control .............................................................. 2-17
Information display ............................................................. 2-18 -
Instrument cluster (Type B) (if equipped) ......................... 2-25
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-26
Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-26
Fuel gauge ........................................................................... 2-26
Brightness control .............................................................. 2-26
Information switch
(if equipped) ......................................................................... 2-27
Information display ............................................................. 2-28
Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 2-39
Lighting control lever ......................................................... 2-55
Headlight leveling switch
(if equipped) ......................................................................... 2-65
Headlight washer switch
(if equipped) ........................................................................ 2-65
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Keys ...................................................................................... 2-1 Hazard warning switch ....................................................... 2-67
Door locks ............................................................................ 2-2 Windshield wiper and washer lever .................................. 2-67
Keyless entry system transmitter (if equipped) ................ 2-6 Tilt steering lock lever ........................................................ 2-70
Theft deterrent alarm system (if equipped) ....................... 2-8 Horn ...................................................................................... 2-70
Theft deterrent light Heated rear window switch /
(if equipped) ........................................................................ 2-10 heated outside rearview mirror switch (if equipped) ...... 2-71
Windows ............................................................................... 2-1 o Vehicle loading .................................................................... 2-72
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-13 Trailer towing ....................................................................... 2-72
Instrument cluster (Type A) (if equipped) ......................... 2-15
Speedometer ........................................................................ 2-16
Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-16
Fuel gauge ............................................................................ 2-16

BEFORE DRIVING
Keys
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Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical keys. Keep one of the keys as a spare key in a safe place. One key can open all of the locks on the vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped on a metal tag provided with the keys or on the keys. Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you will need this num­ber to have new keys made. Write the number below for your future reference.
I KEY NUMBER:
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Immobilizer system
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft by electronically disabling the engine starting system. The engine can be started only with your vehicle's original immobilizer ignition key, which has an electronic identification code programmed in it. The key communicates the identification code to the vehicle when the ignition switch is turned to "ON" posi­tion. If you need to make spare keys, see a SUZUKI dealer. The vehicle must be pro­grammed with the correct identification code for the spare. A key made by an ordi­nary locksmith will not work.
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If the immobilizer warning light blinks when the ignition switch is in "ON" position, the engine will not start.
NOTICE
Do not modify or remove the immobi­lizer system. If modified or removed, the system cannot be properly oper­ated.
NOTE: If the immobilizer system warning light blinks or comes on, a message may be shown on the information display. This immobilizer system is maintenance­free.
It this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" position, and then turn it back to "ON" position. It the light still blinks after the ignition switch is turned back to "ON" position, there may be something wrong with your key or with the immobilizer system. Ask a SUZUKI dealer to have the system inspected.

NOTE: If you lose your immobilizer ignition key, ask a SUZUKI dealer as soon as possi­ble to deactivate the lost one, and to make a new key. If you own other vehicles with immobi­lizer keys, keep those keys away from the ignition switch when using your SUZUKI vehicle. Otherwise, the engine may not be started because they may interfere with your SUZUKI vehicle's immobilizer system. If you attach any metal objects to the immobilizer key, it may not start the engine.
NOTICE
The immobilizer key is sensitive elec­tronic instruments. To avoid damag­ing them: Do not expose them to impacts, moisture or high temperature such as on the dashboard under direct sunlight. Keep them away from magnetic objects.
Ignition key reminder
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to remove the ignition key if it is in the ignition keyhole when the driver's door is opened.
Door locks
Side door locks
(1) LOCK (2) UNLOCK (3) Rear (4) Front
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To lock a driver's door from the outside of the vehicle:
Insert a key and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehicle, or Turn the lock knob forward, then pull and hold the door handle as you close the door.
BEFORE DRIVING
To unlock a driver's door from the outside of the vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehi­cle.
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(1) LOCK (2) UNLOCK
To lock a door from the inside of the vehi­cle, turn the lock knob forward. Turn the lock knob backward to unlock the door.
NOTE: Hold the door handle when you close a locked front door, or the door will not remain locked.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Central door locking system
(1) LOCK (2) UNLOCK (3) Rear (4) Front
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You can lock and unlock all doors (includ­ing the tailgate) simultaneously by using the key in the driver's door lock.
To lock all doors simultaneously, insert the key in the driver's door lock and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehi­
cle once.
To unlock all doors simultaneously, insert the key in the driver's door lock and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle once.
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To unlock the driver's door only, insert the key in that door lock and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle once.
NOTE: You can also lock or unlock all doors by operating the transmitter. Refer to "Keyless entry system transmitter (if equipped)" in this section.
Tailgate
A WARNING
Always check that the tailgate is closed and latched sec·urely. Com­pletely closing the tailgate helps pre­vent occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident. Completely closing it also helps keep exhaust gases from enter­ing the vehicle.

Vehicle without keyless entry system (if equipped)
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(1) Tailgate handle
You can lock and unlock the tailgate from outside by using the key in the tailgate lock (if equipped).
To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgate handle (1) and pull the tailgate.
(2) Tailgate inside lever
You can unlock the tailgate from inside by moving the tailgate inside lever (2) in arrow direction.
BEFORE DRIVING
Vehicle with keyless entry system (if equipped)
(1)
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(1) Tailgate handle
You can lock and unlock the tailgate by using the key in the driver's door lock.
To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgate handle (1) and pull the tailgate.
If you cannot unlock the tailgate by using the key in the driver's door lock due to a discharged lead-acid battery or malfunc­tion, follow the procedure below to unlatch the tailgate from inside the vehicle. 1) Fold the rear seat forward for easier access. Refer to "Folding rear seats" in this section for details on how to fold the rear seat forward.
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BEFORE DRIVING
2) Remove the luggage box (1 ).
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3) Remove the trim (2) of the tailgate. • Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver covered with a soft cloth between the trim and the tailgate to make a space for fingers, and then pull out the trim with your fingers.
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4) Move the lever (3) in arrow direction to unlock the tailgate.
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5) From outside the vehicle, pull up the tailgate handle (4) and open the tail­gate.
If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by pull­ing up the tailgate handle, have the vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
A CAUTION
Check that there is no one near the tailgate when pushing open the tail­gate from inside the vehicle.