2022 SUZUKI JIMNY BEFORE DRIVING

Master warning indicator light
(if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefiy so you can check that the light is working.
When the information display shows warn­ing and indicator messages, this indicator light may also blink.
For details, refer to "Information display" in this section.
4WD indicator light
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· This indicator light comes on when the transfer gear and the air locking hubs are switched to 4-wheel drive condition ("4H" or "4L").
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this 4WD indicator light will come on for a while and then this light will turned on or off according to the drive condition.
If 4WD indicator light continues to blink, there may be a malfunction of the system. If so, have the system inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
When you shift the transfer lever from "2H" position to "4H" position at a speed of 100 km/h (60 mph) or more, this indicator light blinks.
When you shift transfer lever again while changing the drive condition, this indicator blinks.
BEFORE DRIVING
NOTE: When the drive condition is 4-wheel drive condition and the engine is not running with the ignition switch turned "ON", this 4WD indicator light will come on for a while and then blink. In this situation, when you start the engine and this indicator light comes on, the system does not indicate a malfunction.
Cruise indicator light (if equipped)
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When the cruise control system is acti­vated, this light comes on.
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"SET" indicator light (if equipped)
SET
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When a cruising speed of the cruise con­trol is set, this light comes on.
Theft deterrent light (if equipped) /
Theft deterrent alarm system (if equipped)
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For details about the theft deterrent light system (if equipped) or the theft deterrent alarm system (if equipped), refer to "Theft deterrent light (if equipped)" or "Theft deterrent alarm system" in this section.
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Lighting control lever
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A WARNING
To avoid possible injury, do not oper­ate controls by reaching through the steering wheel.

Automatic light operation
(if equipped)
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(1) (2)
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BEFORE DRIVING
Your vehicle's lighting system is controlled by two main systems: the lighting switch and the auto-on headlight system (when the lighting switch is in "AUTO" position). The two systems work together to operate your lights as shown in the following chart:
ON: Lights ON LIGHT: When it is light around the light sensor (5). DARK: When it is dark around the light sensor (5).
Lighting Ignition switch in the
Main lights to be 11LOCK11 or "ACC" switch posi-operated position tion LIGHT DARK
Position lights, --(1) OFF Tail lights
Headlights --
Position lights, --(2)AUTO Tail lights
Headlights --
Position lights, ON ON (3) :Otlc Tail lights
Headlights --
Position lights, ON ON (4) ,o Tail lights
Headlights ON ON
Ignition switch in the "ON" position
LIGHT DARK
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ON ON
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ON ON
ON ON
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To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob on the end of the lever. There are four positions:
OFF (1) All lights are off.
AUTO (2) This function works when the ignition switch is turned "ON". The headlights and position lights are turned on and off auto­matically according to the amount of out­side light detected by the sensor. They go out automatically when you turn the igni­tion switch to "ACC" or "LOCK" position.
The light sensor (5) for sensing the amount of outside light is installed on the passen­ger's seat side instrument panel.
When headlights are turned on and the lighting control lever is in "AUTO" position, you can use the high beam assist (if equipped). For details, refer to "High beam assist" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
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A CAUTION
If the light sensor area of the wind­shield is covered with mud, ice1 or other similar substances, the head­lights and position lights may be turned on even when it is still light outside.
NOTE: Avoid covering the light sensor area of the windshield with a sticker. The sticker may impair the performance of the sen­sor and make the system unable to con­trol operation of the lights correctly. If you turned the ignition switch to "ON" position and "AUTO" position remains selected, the headlights and position lights come on automatically as it gets dark outside, even with the engine not running. Leaving the lights lit for a long time may lead to a completely dis­charged battery.
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With the headlights on, push the lever for­ward to switch to the high beams (main beams) or pull the lever toward you to switch to the low beams. When the high beams (main beams) are on, a light on the instrument cluster will come on. To momentarily activate the high beams (main beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever slightly toward you and release it when you have completed the signal.

Auto-on headlight system
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The auto-on headlight system automati­cally _turns on all lights that are operated by the lighting control lever on the steering column, when the following three condi­tions are all met.
Conditions for auto-on headlight system operation: 1) It is dark around the light sensor (5). 2) The lighting control lever is in "AUTO"
position. 3) The ignition switch is in the "ON" posi-tion.
This. system is activated by a signal from the light sensor (5) on the passenger side of instrument panel. Do not cover the sen­sor (5). Otherwise, the system will not work
correctly.
A WARNING
It takes about 5 seconds for the light sensor to react to a change in light­ing conditions. To help avoid an acci­dent due to reduced visibility, turn on your headlights before driving into a tunnel, parking structure, etc.
NOTE: The light sensor reacts even to infrared rays, so it may operate incorrectly when there are strong infrared rays.
BEFORE DRIVING
Light reminder buzzer
The 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.
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 while the buzzer is sounding.
Daytime running light (D.R.L.) sys­
tem
Whe_n th_e engine is started, the daytime running lights are turned on by this system.
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 brightness of the position lights, but it is not a malfunction.
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Guide me light (if equipped)
Guide me light has two functions of "To home" and "To car" for improving your visi­bility in the dark.
"To home" function Even after you leave the car, the ground will be illuminated for a short while with this function. You can turn on the front position lights and the headlights in the low beam setting for about 1 O seconds after the igni­tion switch is turned "LOCK".
To set the function: 1) Turn the lighting switch to "AUTO" posi­tion. 2) Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" posi­tion. 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.
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To cancel the function: Perform any of the following operations. · If your vehicle is equipped with the key­less entry system (if equipped), it is nec­essary to insert the ignition key in the ignition switch. Pull the lighting control lever toward you once. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position. Turn the lighting switch to any other position than "AUTO" position.
NOTE: When the "To home" is functioning, the front fog lights (if equipped), rear fog light and the headlights (high beam) are not turned on. Lighting time of the "To home" function can be changed on the information dis­play. Refer to "Information display" in this section.
"To car" function Before you get in the vehicle, the ground will be illuminated for a short while to easily lead the driver to the vehicle. If "UNLOCK" button of the keyless entry system trans­mitter (if equipped) 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 1 O sec­onds. This function will operate only when it is dark outside the vehicle.
To cancel the function: Perform any of the following operations. If your vehicle is equipped with the key­less entry system (if equipped), it is nec­essary to insert the ignition key in the ignition switch. Lock the doors by using the keyless entry system transmitter, or the key in the driver's door lock. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position. Turn the lighting switch to any other position than "AUTO" position.
NOTE: When the ''To car'' is functioning, the front fog lights (if equipped), rear fog fight and the headlights (high beam) are not turned on. Lighting time of the "To car'' function can be changed on the information display. Refer to "Information display" in this sec­tion.

Front fog light switch
(if equipped)
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To turn the front fog light on, twist the knob as shown in the illustration with the posi­tion lights, tail lights and/or the headlights are on. When the front fog light is on, an indicator light on the instrument cluster will come on.
NOTE: In some countries the lighting operation may be different from the above descrip­tion according to local regulations.
Rear fog light switch
(if equipped)
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To turn the rear fog light on, twist the knob as shown in the illustration with the head­lights on. When the rear fog light is on, an indicator light on the instrument cluster will come on. If you twist the knob to the mark of rear fog light with the front fog light on, the rear fog light will turn on and an indicator light on the instrument cluster will come on.
BEFORE DRIVING
Adjusting headlight pattern
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Headlight pattern, right hand traffic
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BEFORE DRIVING
The headlight pattern must be adjusted to avoid dazzling oncoming motorists and can be set for right or left hand traffic.
LED headlights {if equipped) You do not need to adjust the light pattern.
Halogen headlights {if equipped) The light pattern may not be as good. You should readjust the light pattern by masking the headlight lens.
Left hand drive vehicle To readjust the light pattern by masking the headlight lens; 1) Copy the A and B templates as shown in the illustrations. 2) Transfer the template to a self-adhesive waterproof material and cut it out. 3) Position the self-adhesive templates at the right distance from the center mark of the headlight lens. Refer to the dimensions in the following list:
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Right side headlight {A)
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(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm (2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm (3) Center mark
Left side headlight {B)
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(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm (2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm (3) Center mark