OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ABS warning light/ brake system
warning light
See "Braking" in this section.
Hill descent control system
The hill descent control system is designed to reduce the driver's workload when going down steep, rough and/or slippery hills where the vehicle cannot decelerate enough by engine braking alone. The hill descent control system helps to control vehicle speed by automatically engaging the vehicle's brakes, as needed, so you can concentrate on steering the vehicle.
.A. WARNING
Do not rely excessively on the hill descent control system. The hill descent control system may not control the vehicle speed on a hill under all load or road conditions. Always be prepa!ed to control vehicle speed by applying the brakes. Failure to pay attention and control vehicle speed using the brakes when necessary may result in loss of control or an accident.
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Hill descent control switch
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To activate the hill descent control system: 1) Shift the transfer lever into 4-wheel drive hiQh range position ("4H") or 4-wh!"el drive low '.ange position ("4L"). 2) Shift the gearsh1ft lever into a forward gear or reverse gear. 3) Push the hill descent control switch (1) when the vehicle speed is under 25 km/h (15 mph). The hill descent control indicator on the instrument cluster will come on and the hill descent control system will be activated.
4-wheel drive high range position When the vehicle speed exceeds about 1 o km/h (6 mph) without depressing the accelerator pedal, the hill descent control system applies the brakes automatically to maintain the vehicle speed at about 1 O km/ h (6 mph).
4-wheel drive low range position When the vehicle speed exceeds about 5 km/h (3 mph) without depressing the accelerator pedal, the hill descent control system applies the brakes automatically to maintain the vehicle speed at about 5 km/h (3 mph).
• When braking, the brake/tail lights come on and the ESP® warning light blinks. When the vehicle speed exceeds about 40 km/h (25 mph), the hill descent control system stops functioning and the hill descent control indicator goes off. When the vehicle slows down below about 25 km/h (16 mph), the hill descent control system will be activated again and the hill descent control indicator will come on.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE: If the hill descent control indicator blinks when you push the hill descent control switch, check the following conditions. • The transfer lever is in 4-wheel drive high range position ("4H'? or 4-wheel drive low range position("4L '? • The gearshift lever is in a forward gear or reverse gear • The vehicle speed is under 25 km/h (15 mph) • The brake system is under normal oper-ating temperature
NOTE: If any of the following conditions occur, there may be a problem with the hill descent control system or the ESP8 system. Have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer. The hill descent control indicator does not come on or blink when you push the hill descent control switch. The hill descent control indicator stays on when driving without pushing the hill descent control switch.
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If the message shown in the above illustration appears on the information display, master warning indicator light blinks and the interior buzzer beeps, there may be a problem with the hill descent control system and the hill hold control system. Have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: You cannot activate the hill descent control system while this message is displayed.
Hill hold control system
The hill hold control system is designed to assist you in starting to move up hills. When you start to move up a hill, the system helps prevent the vehicle from rolling downward (for approximately 2 seconds) while you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
A WARNING
• Do not rely excessively on the hill hold control system. The hill hold control system may not prevent the vehicle from rolling downward on a hill under all load or road conditions. Always be prepared to depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling downward. Failure to pay attention and depress the brake pedal to hold the vehicle on a hill when necessary, may result in loss of control or an accident. The hill hold control system is not designed to stop the vehicle on a hill. (Continued)
A WARNING
(Continued) After you release your foot from the brake pedal, accelerate the vehicle to move up immediately. If you release your foot from the brake pedal over 2 seconds, the hill hold control system will be canceled. If so, the vehicle may roll downward, which can result in an accident depending on the degree of slope. And, the engine may stall and the power assist for the steering and brakes will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual which can result in an accident or vehicle damage. If you drive on the steep slope, the gravel, the sclnow-covered road, or the muddy r I'd and the hill hold control system is activated, there may be a possibility that the wheels will be locked and then the vehicle may lose the control.
The hill hold control system activates for a maximum of about 2 seconds if your foot is moved from the brake pedal when the following conditions are all met.
1) The gearshift lever is in a forward gear or reverse gear. 2) The parking brake is released. 3) The vehicle is on an upward incline.
NOTE: When the hill hold control system is activated, the following conditions may be found, but this is not a malfunction. You may hear a sound from the engine room. As brake pedal becomes heavy, it may be difficult for you to depress it.
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If the message shown in the above illustration appears on the information display, master warning indicator light blinks and the interior buzzer beeps, there may be a problem with the hill descent control system and the hill hold control system. Have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: The hill hold control system will not activate while this message is displayed.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
How to turn off Hill hold control system When driving on a steep slope, or a slippery road (icy, snow-covered, muddy, etc), it is possible to deactivate the hill hold control system.
To deactivate the hill hold control system: 1) Make sure that the gear shift lever is in "N" (Neutral) position for manual transmission vehicles and automatic transmission vehicles. 2) Shift the transfer lever from 4-wheel high range position ("4H") to 4-wheel low range position ("4L").
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3) When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed and held to turn off the ESP® system (other than ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light comes on for the vehicles with Instrument cluster (Type A) or the message is shown on the display for the vehicles with instrument cluster (Type B) and the hill hold control system is deactivated.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
For vehicles with instrument cluster (Type A)
For vehicles with instrument cluster (Type B)
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NOTE: • When the ESffe OFF switch is pushed again, the hill hold control system is activated again. When the hill hold control system is deactivated and the transfer lever is shifted from "4L" position to "4H" position, the hill hold control system is activated again. When the hill hold control system is deactivated, hill descent control system is also deactivated.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) (if equipped)
The tyre pressure monitoring system is designed to alert you when one or more of the tyres on your vehicle is significantly under-inflated. The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) senso_r containing a unique identification code 1s mounted on each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit tyre pressure signals to the receiver of the tyre pressure monitoring system controller. When the inflation pressure of one or more tyres indicates significant under-inflation, the low tyre pressure warning light shown below comes on.
NOTE: The word "telltale" in this section, means an indicator.
DRIVING TIPS
Snow chains
Snow chains should only be used if they are needed to increase traction or are required by law. Check that the chains you use are the correct size for your vehicle's tyres. Also check that there is enough clearance between the fenders and the chains as installed on the tyres. Install the chains on the rear tyres tightly, according to the chain manufacturer's instructions. Retighten the chains after driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if necessary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.
NOTICE
If you hear the chains hitting against the vehicle body while driving, stop and tighten them.
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Do not drive in the field covered
with grown grass
If you drive in the field covered with grass, it may cause accident or vehicle damage by getting caught in grown grass.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transfer shift lever into the "4L"
position. 2) Shift the transmission back and forth between a forward range (or first gear for manual transmission) and reverse. This will create a rocking motion which may give you enough momentum to free the vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator to keep wheel spin to a minimum. Remove your foot from the accelerator while shifting. Do not race the engine. Excessive wheel spin will cause the tyres to dig deeper, making it more difficult to free the vehicle. 3) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few minutes of rocking, get another vehicle to pull you out.
A WARNING
Do not allow anyone to stand near the vehicle when you are rocking it, and do not spin the wheels faster than an indicated 40 km/h (25 mph) on the speedometer. Personal injury and/or vehicle damage may result from spinning the wheels too fast.
NOTICE
• Release the accelerator pedal when operating the gearshift lever or the transfer lever. Operating the gearshift lever or the transfer lever with the engine racing can damage the gears and the free axle mechanism. • Do not continue rocking the vehicle for more than a few minutes. Prolonged rocking can cause engine overheating, transmission, transfer case, axles, propeller shaft or differential damage, or tyre damage.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Interval: This interval should be judged byI km (x1000)I 15 I 30 I 45 I 60 I 75 90 odometer reading or months, whichever, miles (x1000)I 9 I 18 I 27 I 36 I 45 54 comes first. 1 monthsI 12 I 24 I 36 I 48 I 60 I 72 BRAKE *5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) I I I I I I Brake drums and shoes (rear) -I -I -I *5-2. Brake hoses and pipes -I -I -I 5-3. Brake fluid (#2) Check, *Replacement -R -R -R *5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) I I I I I I 5-5. Brake lever and cable Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only) I -----CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch fluid (#2) -R -R -R *6-2. Clutch (pedal and fluid level) I I I I I I 6-3. Tyres/Wheels I I I I I I *6-4. Wheel bearings -I -I -I *6-5. Propeller shafts --I --I *6-6. Suspension system -I -I -I "6-7. Steering system -I -I -I *6-8. Manual transmission oil Genuine "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W" Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months. Other than "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W" (1: 1st 15000 km only) I
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#2: Clutch fluid is supplied from brake fluid reservoir.
A WARNING
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 the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Interval: This interval should be Judged byll---------------------=cc'c-tci.i;#----,i,c---t-----,ai--t----.sci odometer reading or months, whicheveq km (x1000) 105 120 135 150 165 I 180 miles (x1000) 63 72 81 90 I 99 I 108 comes first. 1>----------------------~=.c..,,-4-___,,.c...--1-___,,c----1----c~ months 84 96 108 120 I 132 I 144 BRAKE *5-1, Brake discs and pads (front) Brake drums and shoes (rear) *5-2. Brake hoses and pipes 5-3. Brake fluid (#2) *5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) 5-5. Brake lever and cable CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch fluid (#2) *6-2. Clutch (pedal and fluid level) 6-3. Tyres/Wheels *6-4. Wheel bearings *6-5. Propeller shafts *6-6. Suspension system *6-7. Steering system *6-8. Manual transmission oil
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Interval: This interval should be judged by1l--------------------=cic-c+T.C~~,'-,--+----,i'--+ odometer reading or months, whicheverI km (x1000) 7.5 I 15 I 22.5 I 30 I 37.5 45 miles (x1000) 4.5 I 9 I 13.5 I 18 I 22.5 27 comes first. 11-------------------~='---'c=cc=l-";c--+----.,,-+ months 6 I 12 I 18 I 24 I 30 36 BRAKE *5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) Brake drums and shoes (rear) *5-2. Brake hoses and pipes 5-3. Brake fluid (#2) *5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) 5-5. Brake lever and cable CHASSIS AND BODY "6-1. Clutch fluid (#2) *6-2. Clutch (pedal and fluid level) 6-3. Tyres/Wheels *6-4. Wheel bearings *6-5. Propeller shafts *6-6. Suspension system *6-7. Steering system *6-8. Manual transmission oil
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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 the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.
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