2020 Suzuki Vitara SUV BEFORE DRIVING User Manual

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BEFORE DRIVING for Your Suzuki Vitara SUV 2020

BEFORE DRIVING  
NOTE:  
Immobilizer system  
Keys  
If the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-  
tem warning light blinks or comes on, a  
message may be shown on the information  
display.  
This system is designed to help prevent  
vehicle theft by electronically disabling the  
engine starting system.  
EXAMPLE  
The engine can be started only with your  
vehicle’s original immobilizer ignition key  
or keyless push start system remote con-  
troller, which has an electronic identifica-  
tion code programmed into it. The key or  
remote controller communicates the identi-  
fication code to the vehicle when the igni-  
tion switch is turned to “ON” position or the  
engine switch is pressed to change the  
ignition mode to “ON”. If you need to make  
spare keys or remote controllers, see your  
SUZUKI dealer. The vehicle must be pro-  
grammed with the correct identification  
code for the spare. A key made by an ordi-  
nary locksmith will not work.  
For vehicles without a keyless push  
start system  
If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to  
“LOCK” position, and then turn it back to  
“ON” position.  
If 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  
your SUZUKI dealer to have the system  
inspected.  
54G489  
For vehicles with a keyless push start  
system  
Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical  
keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.  
One key can open all of the locks on the  
vehicle.  
If this light blinks, change the ignition mode  
to “LOCK” (OFF), and then change it back  
to “ON”. Also refer to “If the master warn-  
ing indicator light blinks and the engine  
cannot be started” in “Starting engine  
(vehicle with keyless push start system)” in  
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.  
If the light still blinks after the ignition mode  
is changed back to “ON”, there may be  
something wrong with your key or with the  
immobilizer system. Ask your SUZUKI  
dealer to have the system inspected.  
The key identification number is stamped  
on a metal tag provided with the keys or on  
the keys. Keep the tag (if equipped) 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 ref-  
erence.  
80JM122  
If the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-  
tem warning light blinks when the ignition  
switch is in “ON” position or the ignition  
mode is “ON”, the engine will not start.  
KEY NUMBER:  
2-1  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
The immobilizer/keyless push start system  
warning light may also blinks if the remote  
controller is not in the vehicle when you  
close the door or attempt to start the  
engine.  
This immobilizer system, model I54P0 for  
keyless entry model and 37290-54P0 for  
keyless engine start model are in compli-  
ance with the essential requirements and  
other provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.  
Door locks  
Side door locks  
EXAMPLE  
NOTE:  
Ignition key reminder (if equipped)  
• If you lose your immobilizer ignition key  
or remote controller, ask your SUZUKI  
dealer as soon as possible to deactivate  
the lost one, and to make a new key or  
remote controller.  
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind  
you to remove the ignition key if it is in the  
ignition switch when the driver’s door is  
opened.  
(2)  
(1)  
• If you own other vehicles with immobi-  
lizer keys, keep those keys away from  
the ignition switch or the engine switch  
when using your SUZUKI vehicle. Other-  
wise, or 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 or remote controller, it  
may not start the engine.  
(3)  
(4)  
60B008  
(1) LOCK  
(2) UNLOCK  
(3) Rear  
NOTICE  
(4) Front  
The immobilizer key and remote con-  
troller are sensitive electronic instru-  
ments. To avoid damaging them:  
• Do not expose them to impacts,  
moisture or high temperature such  
as on the dashboard under direct  
sunlight.  
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.  
• Keep them away from magnetic  
objects.  
2-2  
54P00-01E  
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 vehi-  
cle.  
NOTE:  
Central door locking system  
EXAMPLE  
You can switch the function that unlocks all  
doors from requiring two turns to requiring  
one turn, and vice versa, via the informa-  
tion display setting mode. For details on  
how to use the information display, refer to  
“Information display” in this section.  
(1)  
(2)  
(1)  
(2)  
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.  
(3)  
EXAMPLE  
(4)  
(1)  
(2)  
54P000251  
EXAMPLE  
(1) UNLOCK  
(2) LOCK  
(3) Rear  
54P000201  
(1) LOCK  
(2) UNLOCK  
(4) Front  
To lock a door from the inside of the vehi-  
cle, turn the lock knob forward. Turn the  
lock knob backward to unlock the door.  
You can lock and unlock all doors (includ-  
ing the tailgate) simultaneously by using  
the key in the driver’s door lock.  
54P000202  
To lock a rear door from the outside of the  
vehicle, turn the lock knob forward and  
close the door. You do not need to pull and  
hold the door handle as you close the door.  
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.  
(1) LOCK  
(2) UNLOCK  
You can also lock or unlock all doors by  
pressing the front or rear of the switch,  
respectively.  
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 twice.  
NOTE:  
Hold the door handle when you close a  
locked front door, or the door will not  
remain locked.  
2-3  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
• You can also lock or unlock all doors by  
operating the transmitter or remote con-  
troller. Refer to “Keyless push start sys-  
tem remote controller / Keyless entry  
system transmitter” in this section.  
• If your vehicle is equipped with the key-  
less push start system, you can also lock  
or unlock all doors by pushing the  
request switch. Refer to “Keyless push  
start system remote controller / Keyless  
entry system transmitter” in this section.  
• You can also activate the dead lock sys-  
tem by operating the transmitter or  
remote controller. Refer to “Keyless  
push start system remote controller /  
Keyless entry system transmitter” in this  
section.  
Rear  
• If your vehicle is equipped with the key-  
less push start system, you can also  
activate the dead lock system by push-  
ing the request switch. Refer to “Keyless  
push start system remote controller /  
Keyless entry system transmitter” in this  
section.  
Front  
Dead lock system (if equipped)  
83E105  
This system is designed to help prevent  
tamper-unlocking of the door locks.  
To activate this system:  
WARNING  
Insert the key in the driver’s door lock and  
turn the top of the key toward the front of  
the vehicle twice within 3 seconds.  
Do not activate the dead lock system  
if there are occupants in the vehicle.  
They will be locked in the vehicle and  
unable to unlock the doors from  
inside.  
You can activate this system by turning the  
key in the driver’s door lock.  
You cannot use the lock knobs to unlock  
the side doors when this system is acti-  
vated.  
NOTE:  
• The dead lock system will not operate if  
one or more door(s) is (are) not closed  
and latched completely. Check that all  
doors (including the tailgate) are com-  
pletely closed and latched when activat-  
ing the dead lock system.  
• The dead lock system is released auto-  
matically, allowing all the side doors to  
be unlocked when the ignition switch is  
turned to “ON” position or the engine  
switch is pressed to change the ignition  
mode to “ON”.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Child-proof locks (rear door)  
Tailgate  
EXAMPLE  
(2)  
Rear  
(1)  
Front  
54P000259  
(1)  
EXAMPLE  
To release this system:  
54P000203  
54P000204  
To unlock the driver's door, insert the key in  
the driver’s door lock and turn the top of  
the key toward the rear of the vehicle once.  
(1) LOCK  
(2) UNLOCK  
(1) Tailgate unlatch switch  
You can lock and unlock the tailgate by  
using the key in the driver’s door lock.  
NOTE:  
Each of the rear doors is equipped with a  
child-proof lock which can be used to help  
prevent unwanted opening of the door  
from inside the vehicle. When the lock  
lever is in LOCK position (1), the rear door  
can only be opened from outside. When  
the lock lever is in UNLOCK position (2),  
the rear door can be opened from inside or  
outside.  
You can switch the function that unlocks all  
doors from requiring two turns to requiring  
one turn, and vice versa, via the informa-  
tion display setting mode. For details on  
how to use the information display, refer to  
“Information display” in this section.  
To open the tailgate, push and hold the tail-  
gate unlatch switch (1) and lift the tailgate.  
NOTE:  
When the tailgate is closed incompletely,  
follow the procedure below:  
1) Push the tailgate unlatch switch (1) and  
open the tailgate.  
2) After a few seconds, close the tailgate.  
3) Check that the tailgate is closed com-  
pletely.  
WARNING  
Place the child-proof lock in LOCK  
position whenever children are  
seated in the rear.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Keyless push start system  
remote controller / Keyless  
entry system transmitter  
WARNING  
Always check that the tailgate is  
closed and latched securely. Com-  
pletely closing the tailgate helps pre-  
vent occupants from being thrown  
from the vehicle in the event of an  
accident. Completely closing it also  
helps keep exhaust gases from enter-  
ing the vehicle.  
Type A  
Type B  
If you cannot unlatch the tailgate by push-  
ing the unlatch switch (1) due to a dis-  
charged 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”  
section for details on how to fold the  
rear seat forward.  
(2)  
54P000205  
2) Push open the tailgate from inside by  
pushing up on the emergency lever (2)  
using a flat-bladed screwdriver or the  
jack handle. The tailgate will be latched  
again by closing the tailgate simply.  
68LM205  
Your vehicle is equipped with either a key-  
less push start system remote controller  
(Type A) or a keyless entry system trans-  
mitter (Type B). The remote controller has  
a keyless entry system and a keyless push  
start system. The transmitter has only a  
keyless entry system. For details, refer to  
the following explanations.  
If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by push-  
ing the unlatch switch (1), have the vehicle  
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.  
CAUTION  
Check that there is no one near the  
tailgate when pushing open the tail-  
gate from inside the vehicle.  
2-6  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
There are two ways to lock or unlock all  
doors (including the tailgate) simultane-  
ously by operating the remote controller  
near the vehicle.  
Keyless push start system remote  
controller (Type A)  
WARNING  
Radio waves from the keyless push  
start system antenna(s) may interfere  
with operation of electrical medical  
equipment such as pacemakers. Fail-  
ure to take the precautions listed  
below can increase the risk of severe  
injury or death due to radio wave  
interference.  
The remote controller enables the follow-  
ing operations:  
• You can lock or unlock the doors by  
operating LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on  
the remote controller. Refer to the expla-  
nation in this section.  
• You can lock or unlock the doors by  
pushing the request switch. For details,  
refer to the explanation in this section.  
• You can start the engine without using  
an ignition key. For details, refer to  
“Engine switch” in “OPERATING YOUR  
VEHICLE” section.  
Central door locking system  
• To lock all doors, push LOCK button (1)  
once.  
• To unlock only the driver’s door, push  
UNLOCK button (2) once.  
• To unlock other doors, push UNLOCK  
button (2) once again.  
• Anyone who uses electrical medi-  
cal equipment such as a pace-  
maker should consult the medical  
equipment supplier or their medical  
advisor about whether radio waves  
from the antenna(s) can interfere  
with the medical equipment.  
• If radio wave interference is a con-  
cern, have the function of the  
antenna(s) disabled by your  
SUZUKI dealer.  
NOTE:  
You can switch the function that unlocks all  
doors from requiring two pushes to requir-  
ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor-  
mation display setting mode. For details on  
how to use the information display, refer to  
“Information display” in this section.  
(2)  
The turn signal lights will flash once and  
the exterior buzzer will sound once when  
the doors are locked.  
(1)  
Central door locking system with the  
dead lock system (if equipped)  
If you want to prevent tamper-unlocking of  
the door locks, use this method. When the  
dead lock system is activated, operating  
the lock knobs will not unlock the side  
doors.  
68LM206  
(1) LOCK button  
(2) UNLOCK button  
To activate this system:  
To lock all doors, push LOCK button (1)  
twice within 3 seconds.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
To release this system:  
• To unlock only the driver’s door, push  
UNLOCK button (2) once.  
• To unlock other doors, push UNLOCK  
button (2) once again.  
• If the interior light switch is in DOOR  
position, the interior light will turn on for  
about 15 seconds and then fade out. If  
you press the engine switch during this  
time, the light will start to fade out imme-  
diately.  
Check that the doors are locked after you  
operate LOCK button (1).  
If no door is opened within about 30 sec-  
onds after UNLOCK button (2) is operated,  
the doors will automatically lock again.  
Keyless unlocking/locking using the  
request switches  
NOTE:  
You can switch the function that unlocks all  
doors from requiring two pushes to requir-  
ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor-  
mation display setting mode. For details on  
how to use the information display, refer to  
“Information display” in this section.  
NOTE:  
• The maximum operating distance of the  
remote controller is about 5 m (16 ft.),  
but this can vary depending on the sur-  
roundings, especially near other trans-  
mitting devices such as radio towers or  
CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.  
• The door locks cannot be operated with  
the remote controller if the ignition mode  
is in any other mode than “LOCK” (OFF).  
• When any door is open, if you push  
LOCK button on the remote controller,  
the exterior buzzer will sound and doors  
cannot be locked.  
• If you lose one of the remote controllers,  
ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-  
sible for replacement. Have your dealer  
program the new remote controller code  
in your vehicle’s memory so that the old  
code is erased.  
(1)  
WARNING  
EXAMPLE  
54P000206  
Do not activate the dead lock system  
if there are occupants in the vehicle.  
They will be locked in the vehicle and  
cannot unlock the doors from inside.  
When the remote controller is within the  
operating range described in this section,  
you can lock or unlock the doors (including  
the tailgate) by pushing the request switch  
(1) on the driver’s door handle, front pas-  
senger’s door handle or tailgate. If you  
want to prevent tamper-unlocking of the  
door locks, you can activate the dead lock  
system.  
The turn signal lights will flash once and  
the exterior buzzer will sound once when  
the doors are locked, and then the turn sig-  
nal lights will flash once and the exterior  
buzzer will sound once again when the  
doors are locked with the dead lock sys-  
tem.  
When all doors are unlocked:  
• To lock all doors, push one of the  
request switches once.  
• To lock all doors with the dead lock sys-  
tem, push one of the request switches  
twice within about 3 seconds.  
With the remote controller inside the vehi-  
cle, if you push LOCK button on the  
remote controller, the exterior buzzer will  
sound and doors cannot be locked.  
When the doors are unlocked:  
• The turn signal lights will flash twice and  
the exterior buzzer will sound twice.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
The turn signal lights will flash once and  
the exterior buzzer will sound once when  
the doors are locked, and then the turn sig-  
nal lights will flash once and the exterior  
buzzer will sound once again when the  
doors are locked with the dead lock sys-  
tem.  
time, the light will start to fade out imme-  
diately.  
When the remote controller is within  
approximately 80 cm (2 1/2 feet) from a  
front door handle or the tailgate switch, you  
can lock or unlock the doors by pushing  
the request switch.  
Check that the doors are locked after you  
operate the request switch to lock the  
doors.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
• If the remote controller is outside the  
• The door locks cannot be operated by  
the request switch under the following  
conditions:  
request  
switch  
operating  
range  
WARNING  
described above, you will not be able to  
operate the request switch.  
Do not activate the dead lock system  
if there are occupants in the vehicle.  
They will be locked in the vehicle and  
cannot unlock the doors from inside.  
– If any door is open or is not completely  
closed.  
– If the ignition mode is in any other  
mode than “LOCK” (OFF).  
• If no doors are opened within about 30  
seconds after unlocking the doors by  
pushing the request switch, the doors  
will be locked again automatically.  
• If the battery of the remote controller  
runs down or there are strong radio  
waves or noise, the request switch oper-  
ating range may be reduced or the  
remote controller may be inoperative.  
• If the remote controller is too close to the  
door glass, the request switches may not  
operate.  
To unlock a door or all doors:  
• Push one of the request switches once  
to unlock only one door.  
• Push one of the request switches twice  
to unlock all doors.  
• If a spare remote controller is in the vehi-  
cle, the request switches may not oper-  
ate normally.  
EXAMPLE  
NOTE:  
(1)  
You can switch the function that unlocks all  
doors from requiring two pushes to requir-  
ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor-  
mation display setting mode. For details on  
how to use the information display, refer to  
“Information display” in this section.  
• The remote controller will only operate a  
request switch if it is within the switch’s  
operating range. For example, if the  
remote controller is within the operating  
range of the driver’s door request switch  
but not the front passenger’s door  
request switch or the tailgate request  
switch, the driver’s door switch can be  
operated but the front passenger’s door  
switch or tailgate switch cannot be oper-  
ated.  
(1)  
When the doors are unlocked:  
(1)  
• The turn signal lights will flash twice and  
the exterior buzzer will sound twice.  
• If the interior light switch is in DOOR  
position, the interior light will turn on for  
about 15 seconds and then fade out. If  
you press the engine switch during this  
80J056  
(1) 80 cm (2 1/2 feet)  
2-9  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
• Check that the driver always carries the  
remote controller.  
NOTICE  
• If you lose one of the remote controllers,  
ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-  
sible for a replacement. Have your  
dealer program the new remote control-  
ler code in your vehicle’s memory so that  
the old code is erased.  
• You can use up to four remote control-  
lers and the keys for your vehicle. Ask  
your SUZUKI dealer for details.  
The remote controller is a sensitive  
electronic instrument. To avoid dam-  
aging the remote controller:  
• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-  
ture or high temperature such as  
by leaving it on the dashboard  
under direct sunlight.  
• Keep the remote controller away  
from magnetic objects such as a  
television.  
(A)  
• The battery life of the remote controller  
is about two years, but it can vary  
depending on usage conditions.  
54P000263  
NOTE:  
To remove the key from the remote control-  
ler, push the button (A) in arrow direction  
and pull the key out from the remote con-  
troller.  
The keyless push start system may not  
function correctly in certain environments  
or under certain operating conditions such  
as the following:  
• When there are strong signals coming  
from a television, power station or a cel-  
lular phone.  
• When the remote controller is in contact  
with or covered by a metal object.  
• When a radio wave type remote keyless  
entry is used nearby.  
• When the remote controller is placed  
near an electronic device such as per-  
sonal computer.  
Some additional precautions you should  
take and information you should be aware  
of are:  
Request switch warning buzzer  
This exterior buzzer beeps for about 2 sec-  
onds in the following conditions to warn  
you that the request switch is not working:  
• The request switch is pressed after all  
doors are closed with the ignition mode  
changed to “ACC” or “ON” by pressing  
the engine switch.  
• The request switch is pressed in any of  
the following conditions after changing  
the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF) by  
pressing the engine switch.  
57L21016  
To stow the key into the remote controller,  
push the key in the remote controller until  
you hear a click.  
– The remote controller is left inside the  
vehicle.  
– Any door (including the tailgate) is  
open.  
• Check that the key is stowed in the  
remote controller. If the remote controller  
becomes unreliable, you will not be able  
to lock or unlock the doors.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Press the request switch again after doing  
the following:  
With the ignition mode changed to “LOCK”  
(OFF) by pressing the engine switch, bring  
out the remote controller if it is inside the  
vehicle and check that all doors are com-  
pletely closed.  
The indicator light will turn off within sev-  
eral seconds after the remote controller is  
returned to an area of the vehicle other  
than the rear luggage area.  
Battery replacement  
If the remote controller becomes unreli-  
able, replace the battery.  
To replace the battery of the remote con-  
troller:  
If the remote controller is left in the vehicle  
and you lock the driver’s door or front pas-  
senger’s door as described below, the door  
will be automatically unlocked.  
• If you open the driver’s door and lock the  
door by turning the lock knob forward or  
pushing the power door locking switch,  
the driver’s door will be automatically  
unlocked.  
Reminder function  
• If you open the front passenger’s door  
and lock the door by turning the lock  
knob forward or pushing the power door  
locking switch, the front passenger’s  
door will be automatically unlocked.  
71LMT0201  
NOTE:  
• The reminder will not operate when the  
remote controller is on the instrument  
panel, in the glove box, in a storage  
compartment, in the sun visor or on the  
floor, etc.  
• Check that the driver always carries the  
remote controller.  
1) Pull the key out from the remote con-  
troller.  
2) Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver covered  
with a soft cloth in the slot of the remote  
controller and pry it open.  
EXAMPLE  
54P000207  
If the remote controller is not in the vehicle  
under the following conditions, the buzzer  
sounds intermittently for about 2 seconds  
and the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-  
tem warning light on the instrument cluster  
blinks:  
• Do not leave the remote controller in the  
vehicle when leaving the vehicle.  
When one or more doors are opened and  
all of the doors are later closed with the  
ignition in any other mode than “LOCK”.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
WARNING  
Swallowing a lithium battery may  
cause serious internal injury. Do not  
allow anyone to swallow a lithium  
battery. Keep lithium batteries away  
from children and pets. If swallowed,  
contact a physician immediately.  
(1)  
(1)  
NOTICE  
The remote controller is a sensitive  
electronic instrument. To avoid dam-  
aging it, do not expose it to dust or  
moisture or tamper with internal parts.  
68LM210  
80JM133  
(1) Lithium disc type battery:  
CR2032 or equivalent  
(1) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol  
NOTE:  
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (1)  
indicates that a used battery should be col-  
lected separately from ordinary household  
trash.  
Used batteries must be disposed of prop-  
erly according to applicable rules or regu-  
lations and must not be disposed of with  
ordinary household trash.  
3) Replace the battery (1) so its + terminal  
faces the bottom of the case as shown  
in the illustration.  
4) Close the remote controller firmly.  
5) Check that the door locks can be oper-  
ated with the remote controller.  
6) Dispose of the used battery properly  
according to applicable rules or regula-  
tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter-  
ies with ordinary household trash.  
By ensuring the used battery is disposed  
of or recycled correctly, you will help pre-  
vent potential negative consequences for  
the environment and human health, which  
could otherwise be caused by inappropri-  
ate battery disposal. The recycling of  
materials will help to conserve natural  
resources. For more detailed information  
about disposing of or recycling the used  
battery, consult your SUZUKI dealer.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Type A  
Central door locking system  
• To lock all doors, push LOCK button (1)  
once.  
• To unlock only the driver’s door, push  
UNLOCK button (2) once.  
• To unlock other doors, push UNLOCK  
button (2) once again.  
Keyless entry system transmitter  
(Type B)  
The keyless push start system, controller  
model S79M0 and key model R64M0 are  
in compliance with the essential require-  
ments and other provisions of Directive  
1999/5/EC.  
NOTE:  
You can switch the function that unlocks all  
doors from requiring two pushes to requir-  
ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor-  
mation display setting mode. For details on  
how to use the information display, refer to  
“Information display” in this section.  
(1)  
(2)  
Central door locking system with the  
dead lock system (if equipped)  
If you want to prevent tamper-unlocking of  
the door locks, use this method. When the  
dead lock system is activated, operating  
the lock knobs will not unlock the side  
doors.  
81A184  
(1) LOCK button  
(2) UNLOCK button  
There are two ways to lock or unlock all  
doors (including the tailgate) simultane-  
ously by operating the transmitter near the  
vehicle.  
To activate this system:  
To lock all doors, push LOCK button (1)  
twice within 3 seconds.  
To release this system:  
• To unlock only the driver’s door, push  
UNLOCK button (2) once.  
• To unlock other doors, push UNLOCK  
button (2) once again.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
Battery replacement  
If the transmitter becomes unreliable,  
replace the battery.  
You can switch the function that unlocks all  
doors from requiring two pushes to requir-  
ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor-  
mation display setting mode. For details on  
how to use the information display, refer to  
“Information display” in this section.  
• The maximum operating distance of the  
keyless entry system transmitter is about  
5 m (16 ft.), but this can vary depending  
on the surroundings, especially near  
other transmitting devices such as radio  
towers or CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.  
• The door locks cannot be operated with  
the transmitter, if the ignition key is  
inserted in the ignition switch.  
To replace the battery of the transmitter:  
WARNING  
(1)  
Do not activate the dead lock system  
if there are occupants in the vehicle.  
They will be locked in the vehicle and  
cannot unlock the doors from inside.  
• When any door is open, the door locks  
can only be unlocked with the transmit-  
ter, and the turn signal light will not flash.  
• If you lose one of the transmitters, ask  
your SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible  
for a replacement. Have your dealer pro-  
gram the new transmitter code in your  
vehicle’s memory so that the old code is  
erased.  
(2)  
The turn signal lights will flash once when  
the doors are locked and then the turn sig-  
nal lights will flash once again when the  
doors are locked with the dead lock sys-  
tem.  
68LM248  
NOTICE  
When the doors are unlocked:  
1) Remove the screw (1), and open the  
transmitter cover.  
2) Remove the transmitter (2).  
• The turn signal lights will flash twice.  
• If the interior light switch is in DOOR  
position, the interior light will turn on for  
about 15 seconds and then fade out. If  
you insert the key into the ignition switch  
during this time, the light will start to fade  
out immediately.  
The transmitter is a sensitive elec-  
tronic instrument. To avoid damaging  
the transmitter:  
• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-  
ture or high temperature such as  
by leaving it on the dashboard  
under direct sunlight.  
• Keep the transmitter away from  
magnetic objects such as a televi-  
sion.  
Check that the doors are locked after you  
operate LOCK button (1).  
NOTE:  
If no door is opened within about 30 sec-  
onds after UNLOCK button (2) is operated,  
the doors will automatically lock again.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
WARNING  
(2)  
Swallowing a lithium battery may  
cause serious internal injury. Do not  
allow anyone to swallow a lithium  
battery. Keep lithium batteries away  
from children and pets. If swallowed,  
contact a physician immediately.  
(1)  
(3)  
NOTICE  
The transmitter is a sensitive elec-  
tronic instrument. To avoid damaging  
it, do not expose it to dust or mois-  
ture or tamper with internal parts.  
68LM249  
80JM133  
(3) Lithium disc type battery:  
CR1616 or equivalent  
(1) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol  
NOTE:  
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (1)  
indicates that a used battery should be col-  
lected separately from ordinary household  
trash.  
Used batteries must be disposed of prop-  
erly according to applicable rules or regu-  
lations and must not be disposed of with  
ordinary household trash.  
3) Put the edge of a flat-bladed screw-  
driver in the slot of the transmitter (2)  
and pry it open.  
4) Replace the battery (3) so its + terminal  
faces “+” mark of the transmitter.  
5) Close the transmitter and install it into  
the transmitter holder.  
6) Close the transmitter cover, install and  
tighten the screw (1).  
7) Check that the door locks can be oper-  
ated with the transmitter.  
By ensuring the used battery is disposed  
of or recycled correctly, you will help pre-  
vent potential negative consequences for  
the environment and human health, which  
could otherwise be caused by inappropri-  
ate battery disposal. The recycling of  
materials will help to conserve natural  
resources. For more detailed information  
about disposing of or recycling of the used  
battery, consult your SUZUKI dealer.  
8) Dispose of the used battery properly  
according to applicable rules or regula-  
tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter-  
ies with ordinary household trash.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Type B  
Theft deterrent light  
(if equipped)  
Windows  
The keyless entry system, transmitter  
model T68L0 and controller model S54P0  
are in compliance with the essential  
requirements and other provisions of  
Directive 1999/5/EC.  
Manual window control  
(if equipped)  
EXAMPLE  
54P000211  
This light will blink with the ignition switch  
in “LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the ignition  
mode “LOCK” (OFF) or “ACC”. The blink-  
ing light is intended to deter theft by lead-  
ing others to believe that the vehicle is  
equipped with a security system.  
60G010A  
Raise or lower the door windows by turning  
the handle located on the door panel.  
NOTE:  
For the theft deterrent alarm system of  
European countries, Mexico and South  
Africa models, refer to “For European  
countries, Mexico and South Africa” in  
“SUPPLEMENT” section.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Driver’s side (Type B)  
EXAMPLE  
Passenger’s door  
EXAMPLE  
Electric window controls  
(if equipped)  
The electric windows can only be operated  
when the ignition switch is in “ON” position  
or the ignition mode is “ON”.  
(1)  
(3)  
Driver’s side (Type A)  
EXAMPLE  
(2)  
(5)  
(4)  
(1)  
54P000212  
54P000213  
The driver’s door has a switch (1) to oper-  
ate the driver’s window, and a switch (2) to  
operate the front passenger’s window or  
there are switches (3), (4), to operate the  
rear left and right passenger windows,  
respectively.  
The passenger’s door has a switch (5) to  
operate the passenger’s window.  
(2)  
54P000252  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Lock switch (type A)  
EXAMPLE  
operating any of the switches (2), (3), (4)  
or (5). To restore normal operation, release  
the lock switch by pushing it again.  
CLOSE  
WARNING  
• You should always lock the pas-  
senger’s window operation when  
there are children in the vehicle.  
Children can be seriously injured if  
they get part of their body caught  
by the window during operation.  
• To avoid injuring an occupant by  
window entrapment, check that no  
part of the occupant’s body such as  
hands or head is in the path of the  
electric windows when closing  
them.  
• Always remove the ignition key or  
take the keyless push start system  
remote controller with you when  
leaving the vehicle even only for a  
short time. Also do not leave chil-  
dren alone in a parked vehicle.  
Unattended children could use the  
electric window switches and get  
trapped by the window.  
OPEN  
81A009  
54P000253  
To open a window, push the top part of the  
switch. To close the window, lift up the top  
part of the switch.  
Lock switch (type B)  
EXAMPLE  
The driver’s window has AUTO-DOWN  
and AUTO-UP features for greater conve-  
nience (at toll booths or drive-through  
restaurants, for example). This means the  
driver can open or close the window with-  
out holding the window switch in DOWN or  
UP position. Press down or lift up the  
driver’s window switch completely and  
release it. To stop the window before it  
reaches the FULL-DOWN or FULL-UP  
position, pull up or push down the switch  
briefly.  
NOTE:  
If you drive with one of the rear windows  
open, you may hear a loud sound caused  
by air vibration. To reduce the sound, open  
the driver’s or front passenger’s window, or  
narrow the rear window opening.  
54P000214  
The driver’s door also has a lock switch for  
the passenger’s window(s). When you  
push in the lock switch, the passenger’s  
window(s) cannot be raised or lowered by  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
To initialize the pinching prevention func-  
tion, use the following procedure:  
1) Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position  
or press the engine switch to change  
the ignition mode to “ON”.  
2) Open the driver’s window fully by hold-  
ing the window switch in DOWN posi-  
tion.  
3) Close the driver’s window by holding  
the switch in UP position, and keep  
holding the switch for 2 seconds after  
the window is fully closed.  
4) Check the driver’s window to see if the  
AUTO-DOWN/UP feature works.  
Pinching prevention function  
CAUTION  
The driver’s window is equipped with a  
pinching prevention function. This function  
detects a foreign object that is caught in  
the window as it is being closed by AUTO-  
UP feature, which allows you to close the  
window without holding the window switch  
in UP position, and stops the window from  
closing to prevent damage.  
• The pinching prevention function  
does not operate while you are  
holding the window switch in UP  
position.  
• The pinching prevention function  
may not detect an object caught in  
the window just before the window  
is fully closed.  
WARNING  
NOTE:  
To avoid injuring an occupant by win-  
dow entrapment, check that no part  
of the occupant’s body such as  
hands or head is in the path of the  
electric window when closing it.  
This function may not detect an  
object due to the size, hardness, or  
position of the object being caught in  
the closing window.  
Even if you cannot close the window by the  
AUTO-UP feature because there may be  
something wrong with the pinching preven-  
tion function, you can close the window by  
holding the window switch in UP position.  
If you drive in extreme off-road condition,  
the pinching prevention function may oper-  
ate accidentally because the window  
reacts to vehicle jolting.  
WARNING  
Whenever you disconnect and recon-  
nect the battery or replace the fuse,  
the pinching prevention function  
needs to be initialized.  
The pinching prevention function will  
not be activated until the initialization  
is completed.  
Pinching prevention function initializa-  
tion  
If the AUTO-DOWN/UP feature will not  
work after initialization, there might be  
something wrong with the pinching preven-  
tion function. Have your vehicle inspected  
by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.  
When you disconnect and reconnect the  
battery or replace the fuse, the function will  
be deactivated. In this condition, the  
AUTO-DOWN feature will be deactivated,  
while the AUTO-UP feature may remain  
activated. The pinching prevention function  
needs to be initialized.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Outside rearview mirrors  
When driving at night, you can move the  
selector tab to the night position to reduce  
glare from the headlights of vehicles  
behind you.  
Mirrors  
Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you  
can just see the side of your vehicle in the  
mirrors.  
Inside rearview mirror  
WARNING  
WARNING  
• Always adjust the mirror with the  
selector set to the day position.  
• Only use the night position if it is  
necessary to reduce glare from the  
headlights of vehicles behind you.  
Be aware that in this position you  
may not be able to see some  
objects that could be seen in the  
day position.  
Be careful when judging the size or  
distance of a vehicle or other object  
seen in the side convex mirror. Be  
aware that objects look smaller and  
appear farther away than when seen  
in a flat mirror.  
68LMT0205  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
(1)  
68LMT0206  
(2) Day driving  
(3) Night driving  
(2)  
(3)  
L
R
You can adjust the inside rearview mirror  
by hand to see the rear of your vehicle in  
the mirror. To adjust the mirror, set the  
selector tab (1) to the day position, and  
then move the mirror up, down or sideways  
by hand to obtain the best view.  
(4)  
54P000215  
The switch to control the electric mirrors is  
located on the driver’s door panel. You can  
adjust the mirrors when the ignition switch  
is in “ACC” or “ON” position, or the ignition  
mode is “ACC” or “ON”. To adjust the mir-  
rors:  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
1) Move the selector switch to the left or  
right to select the mirror you wish to  
adjust.  
Outside rearview mirror folding  
switch (if equipped)  
Front seats  
2) Press the outer part of the switch that  
corresponds to the direction in which  
you wish to move the mirror.  
Seat adjustment  
EXAMPLE  
3) Return the selector switch to the center  
position to help prevent unintended  
adjustment.  
WARNING  
Never attempt to adjust the driver’s  
seat or seatback while driving. The  
seat or seatback could move unex-  
pectedly, causing loss of control.  
Check that the driver’s seat and seat-  
back are properly adjusted before  
you start driving.  
(1)  
NOTE:  
If your vehicle is equipped with the heated  
outside rearview mirrors, refer to “Heated  
rear window switch / heated outside rear-  
view mirror switch (if equipped)” in this  
section.  
WARNING  
54P000216  
To avoid excessive seat belt slack,  
which reduces the effectiveness of  
the seat belts as a safety device,  
check that the seats are adjusted  
before the seat belts are fastened.  
You can fold the mirrors when you park the  
vehicle in a narrow space. When the igni-  
tion switch is in “ACC” or “ON” position, or  
the ignition mode is “ACC” or “ON”, push  
the folding switch (1) to fold and unfold the  
mirrors. Check that the mirrors are com-  
pletely unfolded before you start driving.  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
All seatbacks should always be in an  
upright position when driving, or seat  
belt effectiveness may be reduced.  
Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-  
mum protection when seatbacks are  
in the upright position.  
Moving mirrors can pinch and injure  
a hand. Do not allow anyone’s hand  
to get near the mirrors when folding  
and unfolding the mirrors.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Seat position adjustment lever (1)  
Pull the lever up and slide the seat.  
EXAMPLE  
Seatback angle adjustment lever (2)  
Pull the lever up and move the seatback.  
Seat height adjustment lever (3) (if  
equipped)  
Pull the lever up to raise the seat. Push the  
lever down to lower the seat.  
After adjustment, move the seat and seat-  
back forward and backward to check that it  
is securely latched.  
(2)  
(3)  
(1)  
61MM0A005  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Head restraints  
NOTE:  
Front seat heater (if equipped)  
It may be necessary to recline the seat-  
back to provide enough overhead clear-  
ance to remove the head restraint.  
Front  
EXAMPLE  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
(1)  
80J001  
54P000217  
Head restraints are designed to help  
reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case  
of an accident. Adjust the head restraint to  
the position which places the center of the  
head restraint closest to the top of your  
ears. If this is not possible for very tall pas-  
sengers, adjust the head restraint as high  
as possible.  
(1) Left seat heater switch  
(2) Right seat heater switch  
(3) “LO” side  
61MM0A032  
(4) “HI” side  
To raise the front head restraint, pull  
upward the restraint until it clicks. To lower  
the restraint, push down the restraint while  
holding in the lock lever. If a head restraint  
must be removed (for cleaning, replace-  
ment, etc.), push in the lock lever and pull  
the head restraint all the way out.  
When the ignition switch is in “ON” position  
or the ignition mode is “ON”, push one or  
both of the seat heater switch(es) to warm  
the corresponding seat(s).  
• When a seat heater switch is pushed,  
the heater inside the corresponding seat  
operates.  
WARNING  
• Never drive the vehicle with the  
head restraints removed.  
• Do not attempt to adjust the head  
restraint while driving.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
• To select the low heat range, push “LO”  
side (3) of the switch. The low side indi-  
cator light will illuminate when the heater  
is on.  
• To select the high heat range, push “HI”  
side (4) of the switch. The high side indi-  
cator light will illuminate when the heater  
is on.  
Rear seats  
WARNING  
Improperly using the seat heater can  
be hazardous. An occupant can suf-  
fer burns even if the heating tempera-  
ture is fairly low, if the occupant  
wears thin pants, a thin skirt or  
shorts and leaves the heater on for  
long periods.  
Avoid using the seat heater for these  
occupants:  
• People who have reduced feeling in  
their legs, including the elderly or  
those with certain disabilities.  
• Small children or anyone with sen-  
sitive skin.  
Seat adjustment  
WARNING  
• To turn off the heater, return the switch to  
the level position. Check that the indica-  
tor light goes off.  
To avoid excessive seat belt slack,  
which reduces the effectiveness of  
the seat belts as a safety device,  
check that the seats are adjusted  
before the seat belts are fastened.  
WARNING  
All seatbacks should always be in an  
upright position when driving, or seat  
belt effectiveness may be reduced.  
Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-  
mum protection when seatbacks are  
in the upright position.  
• People who are asleep or under the  
influence of alcohol or other drugs  
which make them tired.  
NOTICE  
To avoid damaging the heater ele-  
ment:  
• Do not subject the front seats to  
heavy impacts, such as children  
jumping on them.  
86G064  
• Do not cover the seat with any  
insulating materials such as blan-  
kets or cushions.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Seatback angle adjustment lever (1)  
(if equipped)  
Pull the lever up and move the seatback.  
EXAMPLE  
Lock  
After adjustment, move the seatback for-  
ward and backward to check that it is  
securely latched.  
(1)  
CAUTION  
After securing the rear seatback,  
check that it is locked securely. If it is  
not, red button will appear beside the  
lever.  
Unlock  
Red  
54P000218  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Folding rear seats  
Rear  
EXAMPLE  
Head restraints  
Head restraints are designed to help  
reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case  
of an accident.  
The rear seats of your vehicle can be  
folded forward to provide additional cargo  
space.  
To fold the rear seats forward:  
WARNING  
1) Lower the head restraint fully.  
• Never drive the vehicle with the  
head restraints removed.  
• Do not attempt to adjust the head  
restraint while driving.  
2) Hook the webbing of rear seat belts on  
the belt guide. For details on rear out-  
side seat belt guide, refer to “Rear out-  
side seat belt guide” in this section.  
3) Stow the rear center lap-shoulder belt.  
Refer to “Lap-shoulder belt with detach-  
able connector” in this section.  
NOTE:  
It may be necessary to fold forward the  
seatback to provide enough overhead  
clearance to remove the head restraint.  
61MM0A033  
To raise the rear head restraint, pull  
upward the restraint until it clicks. To lower  
the restraint, push down the restraint while  
holding in the lock lever. If a head restraint  
must be removed (for cleaning, replace-  
ment, etc.), push in the lock lever and pull  
the head restraint all the way out.  
EXAMPLE  
Adjust the head restraint to the position  
which places the center of the head  
restraint closest to the top of your ears. If  
this is not possible for very tall passengers,  
adjust the head restraint as high as possi-  
ble.  
When installing a child restraint system,  
remove the head restraint.  
54P000219  
4) Pull the release lever on the top of each  
split seat, and fold the seatbacks for-  
ward.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
NOTICE  
NOTICE  
EXAMPLE  
Lock  
After folding the rear seatback for-  
ward, do not allow any foreign mate-  
rial to enter the lock opening. This  
may cause damage to the inside of  
the lock and prevent the seatback  
from being locked securely.  
• When returning the rear seatback  
to the normal position, do not allow  
any foreign material to enter the  
lock opening. This may prevent the  
seatback  
securely.  
• When returning the rear seatback  
to the normal position, handle it  
carefully by hand to avoid any dam-  
age to the lock itself. Do not push it  
by using some material or by  
applying excessive force.  
• As the lock is designed exclusively  
for securing the rear seatback, do  
not use it for any other purpose.  
Incorrect use of it may cause dam-  
age to the inside of the lock and  
prevent the seatback from being  
locked securely.  
from  
being  
locked  
Unlock  
Red  
WARNING  
If you need to carry cargo in the pas-  
senger compartment with the rear  
seatback folded forward, secure the  
cargo or it may be thrown about,  
causing injury. Never pile cargo  
higher than the seatbacks.  
54P000220  
Raise the seatback until it locks into place.  
After returning the seat, move the seat-  
back forward and backward to check that it  
is securely latched.  
To return the seat to the normal position,  
follow the procedure below.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Do not put your hand into the rear  
seatback lock opening, or your finger  
may get caught and be injured.  
When returning the rear seatback to  
the normal position, be careful that  
your finger is not caught between the  
lock and the striker.  
CAUTION  
After securing the rear seatback,  
check that it is locked securely. If it is  
not, red button will appear beside the  
release lever.  
NOTICE  
When returning the rear seatback to  
the normal position, check that there  
is nothing around the striker. Any for-  
eign materials prevent the seatback  
from being locked securely.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Seat belts and child restraint  
systems  
Above the pelvis  
Across the pelvis  
65D606  
65D201  
WARNING  
WARNING  
• Never allow persons to ride in the  
cargo area of a vehicle. In the event  
of an accident, there is a much  
greater risk of injury for persons  
who are not riding in a seat with  
their seat belt securely fastened.  
• Seat belts should always be  
adjusted as follows:  
– the lap portion of the belt should  
be worn low across the pelvis,  
not across the waist.  
– the shoulder straps should be  
worn on the outside shoulder  
only, and never under the arm.  
– the shoulder straps should be  
away from your face and neck,  
but not falling off your shoulder.  
(Continued)  
(Continued)  
65D231S  
• Seat belts should never be worn  
with the straps twisted and should  
be adjusted as tightly as is com-  
fortable to provide the protection  
for which they have been designed.  
A slack belt will provide less pro-  
tection than a snug belt.  
WARNING  
Wear your seat belts at all times.  
WARNING  
• Check that each seat belt buckle is  
inserted into the proper buckle  
catch. It is possible to cross the  
buckles in the rear seat.  
An air bag supplements or adds to  
the frontal crash protection offered  
by seat belts. The driver and all pas-  
sengers must be properly restrained  
by fastening seat belts at all times,  
whether or not an air bag is mounted  
at their seating position, to minimize  
the risk of severe injury or death in  
the event of a crash.  
(Continued)  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
WARNING  
WARNING  
(Continued)  
(Continued)  
• Never use the same seat belt for  
more than one occupant and never  
attach a seat belt over an infant or  
child being held on an occupant’s  
lap. Such seat belt use could cause  
serious injury in the event of an  
accident.  
• For children, if the shoulder belt  
irritates the neck or face, move the  
child closer to the center of the  
vehicle.  
as low as possible  
across the hips  
• Avoid contamination of seat belt  
webbing by polishes, oils, chemi-  
cals, and particularly battery acid.  
Cleaning may safely be carried out  
using mild soap and water.  
• Do not insert any items such as  
coins and clips into the seat belt  
buckles, and be careful not to spill  
liquids into these parts. If foreign  
materials get into  
buckle, the seat belt may not work  
properly.  
• All seatbacks should always be in  
an upright position when driving,  
or seat belt effectiveness may be  
reduced. Seat belts are designed to  
offer maximum protection when  
seatbacks are in the upright posi-  
tion.  
• Periodically inspect seat belt  
assemblies for excessive wear and  
damage. Seat belts should be  
replaced if webbing becomes  
frayed, contaminated or damaged  
in any way. It is essential to replace  
the entire seat belt assembly after it  
has been worn in a severe impact,  
even if damage to the assembly is  
not obvious.  
65D199  
WARNING  
a seat belt  
(Continued)  
• Pregnant women should use seat  
belts, although specific recommen-  
dations about driving should be  
made by the woman’s medical advi-  
sor. Remember that the lap portion  
of the belt should be worn as low  
as possible across the hips, as  
shown in the illustration.  
• Children aged 12 and under should  
ride properly restrained in the rear  
seat.  
• Infants and small children should  
never be transported unless they  
are properly restrained. Restraint  
systems for infants and small chil-  
dren can be purchased locally and  
should be used. Check that the  
system you purchase meets appli-  
cable safety standards. Read and  
follow all the directions provided  
by the manufacturer.  
• Do not fasten your seat belt over  
hard or breakable objects in your  
pockets or on your clothing. If an  
accident occurs, objects such as  
glasses, pens, etc. under the seat  
belt can cause injury.  
(Continued)  
(Continued)  
2-29  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Lap-shoulder belt  
WARNING  
If rear outside seat belt is fastened  
without unhooking the webbing from  
the belt guide (1), the seat belt does  
not show full performance in the  
event of accident and can result in  
serious personal injury.  
Unhook the webbing from the belt  
guide whenever the seat belt is fas-  
tened.  
Low on hips  
Emergency locking retractor (ELR)  
The seat belt has an emergency locking  
retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock  
the seat belt only during a sudden stop or  
impact. It also may lock if you pull the belt  
across your body very quickly. If this hap-  
pens, let the belt go back to unlock it, and  
then pull the belt across your body more  
slowly.  
Rear outside seat belt guide  
Safety reminder  
60A040  
Sit up straight and  
fully back  
To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt  
during a crash, position the lap portion of  
the belt across your lap as low on your hips  
as possible and adjust it to a snug fit by  
pulling the shoulder portion of the belt  
upward through the latch plate. The length  
of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself  
to allow freedom of movement.  
Low on hips  
(1)  
54P000260  
60A038  
2-30  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
NOTE:  
Lap-shoulder belt with detachable  
connector  
The word “CENTER” is marked on the  
buckle for the rear center belt. The buckles  
are designed so a latch plate cannot be  
inserted into the wrong buckle.  
EXAMPLE  
60A036  
To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and  
far back into the seat, pull the latch plate  
attached to the seat belt across your body  
and press it straight into the buckle until  
you hear a click.  
54P000221  
The rear center lap-shoulder belt has a  
buckle, a latch plate and a detachable con-  
nector. The buckle is marked as “CEN-  
TER” for distinction from the rear left seat  
belt buckle. The rear center seat belt  
buckle and the connector are designed so  
as not to allow a wrong latch plate to be  
inserted.  
60A039  
To unfasten the seat belt, push the red  
“PRESS” button on the buckle and retract  
the belt slowly while holding the belt or/and  
the latch plate.  
EXAMPLE  
When the rear seatback is in the upright  
position, keep the detachable connector  
latched. Only when the rear seatback is  
folded down, unlatch the detachable con-  
nector. To latch and unlatch the connector,  
refer to “Unlatching and latching detach-  
able connector” in this section.  
80J2008  
2-31  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
CENTER  
(2)  
(3)  
(1)  
(3)  
61MM0A060  
61MM0A094  
61MM0A062  
Fastening  
Unfastening  
Before fastening the rear center lap-shoul-  
der belt, check that the detachable con-  
nector (1) is securely latched and the  
webbing is not twisted.  
To unfasten the seat belt, push the button  
on the buckle (3) and retract the belt slowly  
while attaching a hand to the belt or/and  
the latch plate.  
WARNING  
To minimize risk of severe injury or  
death in the event of a crash, always  
fasten seat belt with both latches  
buckled.  
To fasten the belt, sit up straight and far  
back into the seat, pull the latch plate (2)  
across your body and press it straight into  
the buckle (3) until you hear a click.  
61MM0A061  
2-32  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Unlatching and latching detachable  
connector  
Latching  
To latch the connector:  
1) Pull the belt out from the holder.  
Stowing rear center lap-shoulder belt  
Stow the belt after it is retracted com-  
pletely.  
EXAMPLE  
(3)  
(2)  
(3)  
(1)  
(1)  
(2)  
61MM0A063  
61MM0A064  
61MM0A065  
Unlatching  
To unlatch the connector:  
2) Insert the connector latch plate (2) into  
the connector (3) to align the triangle  
marks until you hear a click.  
To stow the belt, insert the latch plate into  
the slit (1). Then insert the connector latch  
plate (2) into the roof holder slot (3).  
1) Insert a key or a latch plate into the slot  
(1) on the connector and allow the belt  
to retract.  
2) Once the belt has completely retracted,  
stow the belt in the holder. Refer to  
“Stowing rear center lap-shoulder belt”  
for details in this section.  
NOTE:  
WARNING  
For Australia:  
Check that the detachable connector  
is securely latched and the webbing  
is not twisted.  
For additional information, refer to “SUP-  
PLEMENT” section in the end of this book.  
NOTICE  
When the rear seatback is folded for-  
ward, unlatch the connector of rear  
center lap-shoulder belt. Otherwise,  
the seat belt webbing can be dam-  
aged.  
2-33  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
(1) Driver’s seat belt reminder light / front  
passenger’s seat belt reminder light  
(if equipped)  
Seat belt reminder  
EXAMPLE  
(2) Rear passenger’s seat belt reminder  
light (rear left)*1 (if equipped)  
(1)  
(3) Rear passenger’s seat belt reminder  
light (rear center)*2 (if equipped)  
(4) Rear passenger’s seat belt reminder  
light (rear right)*2 (if equipped)  
*1 This symbol represents that the  
seat belt is unfastened.  
*2 This symbol represents that the  
seat belt is fastened.  
When the driver and/or passenger(s) do  
not fasten their seat belts, the seat belt  
reminder lights will come on and a buzzer  
will sound to remind the driver and/or pas-  
senger(s) to fasten their seat belts. For  
more details, refer to the explanation  
below.  
(2)(3)(4)  
WARNING  
It is absolutely essential that the  
driver and passengers fasten their  
seat belts at all times. Persons who  
are not fastening seat belts have a  
much greater risk of injury if an acci-  
dent occurs. Make a regular habit of  
buckling your seat belt before putting  
the key in the ignition or pressing the  
engine switch.  
54P000222  
2-34  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Driver’s seat belt reminder  
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder (if  
equipped)  
The reminder will be automatically can-  
celed when the rear seat belt is buckled or  
the ignition switch is turned off, or the  
engine switch is pressed to change the  
ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF).  
If the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled  
when the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, the  
reminder works as follows:  
The front passenger’s seat belt reminder  
will activate only when there is a passen-  
ger sitting in the front seat. In some situa-  
tions, however, such as when you place  
heavy objects in the front seat, the seat  
belt reminder can be activated as if a pas-  
senger was present. The front passenger’s  
seat belt reminder works in the same man-  
ner as the driver’s seat belt reminder.  
1) The driver’s seat belt reminder light will  
come on. The front passenger’s seat  
belt reminder light (if equipped) will also  
come on if a front passenger does not  
fasten his/her seat belt.  
2) After the vehicle’s speed has reached  
about 15 km/h, the driver’s seat belt  
reminder light will blink and a buzzer  
will sound for about 95 seconds.  
3) The reminder light will remain on until  
the driver’s seat belt is buckled.  
If the driver has buckled his or her seat belt  
and later unbuckles the seat belt, the  
reminder system will be activated from  
Step 1) or 2) according to the vehicle’s  
speed. When the vehicle’s speed is less  
than 15 km/h, the reminder will start from  
Step 1). When the vehicle’s speed is more  
than 15 km/h, the reminder will start from  
Step 2).  
The reminder will be automatically can-  
celed when the driver’s seat belt is buckled  
or the ignition switch is turned off, or the  
engine switch is pressed to change the  
ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF).  
Rear passenger’s seat belt reminder (if  
equipped)  
If a rear seat belt is not fastened when the  
engine is started, all the rear passenger’s  
seat belt reminder lights will come on for  
about 35 seconds and then go out. Within  
this 35 seconds, the corresponding  
reminder is highlighted. The reminder  
fades when the seat belt is fastened.  
The rear passenger’s seat belt reminder  
lights will also come on for about 35 sec-  
onds in the following conditions.  
• If a seat belt is unfastened when the  
vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h, the  
corresponding light will be highlighted.  
• If a seat belt is unfastened when the  
vehicle speed is more than 15 km/h, the  
corresponding light will be highlighted  
and a buzzer will sound.  
2-35  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
WARNING  
Shoulder anchor height adjuster  
EXAMPLE  
Rear outside seat belt guide  
If rear outside seat belt is fastened  
without unhooking the webbing from  
the belt guide (1), the seat belt does  
not show full performance in the  
event of accident and can result in  
serious personal injury.  
(1)  
Unhook the webbing from the belt  
guide whenever the seat belt is fas-  
tened.  
64J198  
54P000261  
Adjust the shoulder anchor height so that  
the shoulder belt rides on the center of the  
outboard shoulder. To move upward, slide  
the anchor up. To move downward, slide  
the anchor down while pulling the lock  
knob out. After adjustment, check that the  
anchor is securely locked.  
Rear outside seat belt guides (1) are pro-  
vided on the lateral face of rear seat as  
shown in the illustration.  
When the rear seat belt is not fastened,  
hook the webbing on the belt guide.  
When the rear seat belt is fastened,  
unhook the webbing from the belt guide.  
WARNING  
Check that the shoulder belt is posi-  
tioned on the center of the outside  
shoulder. The belt should be away  
from your face and neck, but not fall-  
ing off your shoulder. Misadjustment  
of the belt could reduce the effective-  
ness of the seat belt in a crash.  
2-36  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Seat belt inspection  
EXAMPLE  
Child restraint systems  
WARNING  
Inspect all seat belt assemblies after  
any crash. Any seat belt assembly  
which was in use during a crash  
(other than a very minor one) should  
be replaced, even if damage to the  
assembly is not obvious. Any seat  
belt assembly which was not in use  
during a crash should be replaced if  
it does not function properly, it is  
damaged in any way or the seat belt  
pretensioners were activated (that is,  
if the front air bags were activated).  
65D209S  
60G332S  
Periodically check if the seat belts work  
properly and are not damaged. Check the  
webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors,  
anchorages and guide loops. Replace any  
seat belts which do not work properly or  
are damaged.  
Infant restraint - rear seat only  
EXAMPLE  
80JC007  
2-37  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Child restraint  
that the restraint system you select meets  
applicable safety standards.  
EXAMPLE  
All child restraint systems are designed to  
be secured in vehicle seats either by seat  
belts (lap belts or the lap portion of lap-  
shoulder belts) or by special rigid lower  
anchor bars built into the seat. Whenever  
possible, SUZUKI recommends that child  
restraint systems be installed on the rear  
seat. According to accident statistics, chil-  
dren are safer when properly restrained in  
rear seating positions than in front seating  
positions.  
58MS030  
(For EU countries)  
80JC016  
When purchasing a child restraint and  
install it to your SUZUKI vehicle, refer to  
the information about suitability for child  
restraints shown in “Child restraint system”  
in this section.  
Booster seat  
WARNING  
EXAMPLE  
(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.  
NOTE:  
Observe any statutory regulation about  
child restraints.  
80JC008  
SUZUKI highly recommends that you use  
a child restraint system to restrain infants  
and small children. Many different types of  
child restraint systems are available; check  
2-38  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
WARNING  
WARNING  
(Vehicle with the front passenger air  
bag deactivation system)  
Children could be endangered in a  
crash if their child restraint systems  
are not properly secured in the vehi-  
cle. When installing a child restraint  
system, follow the instructions  
below. Secure the child in the  
restraint system according to the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
When using a child restraint system  
on the front passenger’s seat, the  
front passenger’s air bag system  
must be deactivated; otherwise  
deployment of the front passenger’s  
air bag could result in the death or  
serious injury of the child.  
WARNING  
65D608  
If you install a child restraint system  
in the rear seat, slide the front seat  
far enough forward so that the child’s  
feet do not touch the front seatback.  
This will help avoid injury to the child  
in the event of an accident.  
65D609  
2-39  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Child restraint system  
Child restraint  
The suitability of each passenger’s seat position for carriage of children and fitting of child restraint system is shown in the table below.  
Whenever you carry children under 12 years of age or smaller than 150 cm, properly use the child restraints which conform to UN Vehi-  
cle Regulation No. 44, the standard for child restraints, referring to the table.  
Installation suitability of child restraint systems  
In case the front passenger airbag is activated.  
Seating position (or other site)  
Mass Group  
Intermediate  
Outboard  
Intermediate  
Center  
Front Passenger  
Rear Outboard  
Rear Center  
group 0  
group 0+  
group I  
up to 10 kg  
up to 13 kg  
9 to 18 kg  
X
X
X
X
X
U
U
X
X
X
X
X
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
U
group II  
group III  
15 to 25 kg  
22 to 36 kg  
UF  
UF  
2-40  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
In case the front passenger airbag is deactivated.  
Seating position (or other site)  
Mass Group  
Intermediate  
Intermediate  
Center  
Front Passenger  
U1)  
Rear Outboard  
Rear Center  
Outboard  
group 0  
group 0+  
group I  
up to 10 kg  
up to 13 kg  
9 to 18 kg  
U
U
X
X
X
X
X
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
U1)  
U1)  
UF1)  
UF1)  
N.A.  
U
N.A.  
group II  
group III  
15 to 25 kg  
22 to 36 kg  
UF  
UF  
N.A.  
N.A.  
Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:  
U
=Suitable for ‘universal’ category restraints approved for use in this mass group  
UF =Suitable for forward-facing ‘universal’ category restraints approved for use in this mass group  
L
=Suitable for particular child restraints given on attached list.  
These restraints may be of the ‘specific vehicle’, ‘restricted’ or ‘semi-universal’ categories.  
=Built-in restraint approved for this mass group  
B
X
=Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group  
NOTE:  
1) Front seat longitudinal adjustment should be rearmost position.  
Front seat height adjustment should be upmost position if equipped.  
NOTE:  
‘universal’ is the category in UN Vehicle Regulation No. 44.  
2-41  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Installation suitability of ISOFIX child restraint systems  
Vehicle ISOFIX positions  
Rear  
Size  
Mass Group  
Fixture  
Front  
Rear  
Intermediate Intermediate  
Others  
sites  
class  
Passenger  
Outboard  
Center  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
Outboard  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
Center  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
F
G
E
ISO/L1  
ISO/L2  
ISO/R1  
ISO/R1  
ISO/R2  
ISO/R3  
ISO/R2  
ISO/R3  
ISO/F2  
ISO/F2X  
ISO/F3  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
N.A.  
carrycot  
N.A.  
group 0  
up to 10 kg  
up to 13 kg  
IL,IUF1), 4)  
IL,IUF1), 4)  
IL,IUF1)  
IL,IUF1), 2)  
IL,IUF1)  
IL,IUF1), 2)  
IL,IUF1)  
IL,IUF1), 3)  
IL,IUF1), 2)  
N.A.  
E
group 0+  
D
C
D
C
B
group I  
9 to 18 kg  
B1  
A
group II  
group III  
15 to 25 kg  
22 to 36 kg  
N.A.  
2-42  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Key of letters to be inserted in the above table  
IUF=Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal category approved for use in this mass group  
IL =Suitable for particular ISOFIX CRS are those of “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.  
X
=ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size class.  
NOTE:  
1) The head restraint should be removed.  
2) SUZUKI recommends “FAIR” child seat and platform.  
SUZUKI Genuine Accessory part number:  
990E0-84M01-000 ISOFIX Platform  
990E0-68L01-001 Child seat for eastern Europe (PL, H, CZ, SK, SLO, RO, BG, GR, CY)  
990E0-68L01-002 Child seat for central and southern Europe (F, B, NL, L, E, P, I, D, AT, IR, GB, M, CY)  
990E0-68L01-003 Child seat for northern Europe (S, FIN, DK, EST, LV, LT)  
Ask an authorized SUZUKI dealer for detailed district information.  
3) SUZUKI recommends “Duo Plus” child seat.  
SUZUKI Genuine Accessory part number: 990E0-59J56-000  
4) SUZUKI recommends “Baby Safe Plus” child seat.  
SUZUKI Genuine Accessory part number: 990E0-59J37-001  
NOTE:  
‘universal’ is the category in UN Vehicle Regulation No. 44.  
2-43  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Installation suitability of i-Size child restraint systems  
Seating position  
Rear  
Front  
Rear  
Rear  
Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate  
Passenger  
Outboard  
Outboard  
Left  
Outboard  
Right  
Outboard  
Left  
Outboard  
Right  
Center  
N.A.  
Center  
N.A.  
i-Size Child  
Restraint  
N.A.  
i-U  
i-U  
N.A.  
N.A.  
Key of letters to be inserted in the above table  
i-U =Suitable for i-Size “universal” Child Restraint Systems forward and rearward facing.  
i-UF=Suitable for forward-facing i-Size “universal” Child Restraint Systems only.  
X
=Seating position not suitable for i-Size “universal” Child Restraint Systems.  
NOTE:  
‘universal’ is the category in UN Vehicle Regulation No. 44.  
2-44  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
(For models with front passenger air bag  
deactivation system)  
Installation with lap-shoulder seat  
belts  
NOTICE  
Whenever possible, SUZUKI recom-  
mends that child restraint systems be  
installed on the rear seat. According to  
accident statistics, children are safer when  
properly restrained in rear seating posi-  
tions than in front seating positions.  
• If you must install the child restraint sys-  
tem on the front passenger’s seat, follow  
instructions below.  
Before installing a child restraint sys-  
tem in the rear seat, remove the head  
restraints.  
Rear outside seat belt guide  
NOTE:  
Stow the removed head restraint in the lug-  
gage compartment so it will not cause  
inconvenience to the occupants.  
– Deactivate the front passenger’s front  
air bag by the front passenger air bag  
deactivation system.  
– Slide the seat to the most rear position  
by the seat position adjustment lever.  
– Adjust the seatback at the 5th step  
inclined position (counted from most  
upright position) with the seatback  
angle adjustment lever.  
ELR type belt  
EXAMPLE  
(1)  
54P000260  
– If your vehicle is equipped with the  
seat height adjustment lever, raise the  
seat to the uppermost position by the  
seat height adjustment lever.  
WARNING  
If rear outside seat belt is fastened  
without unhooking the webbing from  
the belt guide (1), a child restraint  
system cannot be installed properly  
in the rear seat.  
Install your child restraint system accord-  
ing to the instructions provided by the child  
restraint system manufacturer.  
80JC021  
Check that the seat belt is securely  
latched.  
Move the child restraint system in all direc-  
tions to check that it is securely installed.  
When you put your child in the child  
restraint system, appropriately slide the  
front seat forward not to touch a part of  
your child’s body.  
2-45  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Install the ISOFIX type child restraint sys-  
tem according to the instructions provided  
by the child restraint system manufacturer.  
After installation, try moving the child  
restraint system in all directions especially  
forward to check that connecting bars are  
securely latched to the anchorages.  
Installation with ISOFIX type  
anchorages  
NOTICE  
Before installing a child restraint sys-  
tem in the rear seat, remove the head  
restraints.  
NOTE:  
Stow the removed head restraint in the lug-  
gage compartment so it will not cause  
inconvenience to the occupants.  
EXAMPLE  
EXAMPLE  
EXAMPLE  
54P000223  
Your vehicle is equipped with the lower  
anchorages in the rear seat outboard seat-  
ing positions for securing a ISOFIX type of  
child restraints with the connecting bars.  
The lower anchorages are located where  
the rear of the seat cushion meets the bot-  
tom of the seatback.  
84MM00252  
Your vehicle is equipped with the top tether  
anchorages. Use the top tether strap of the  
child restraint according to the instructions  
provided by the child restraint system man-  
ufacturer.  
78F114  
2) Place the child restraint in the rear seat,  
inserting the connecting bars to the  
anchorages between the seat cushion  
and the seatback.  
WARNING  
Install the ISOFIX type of child  
restraint(s) in the only outboard seat-  
ing positions, not in the central posi-  
tion for the rear seat.  
Here is a general instruction:  
1) Remove the head restraints.  
2-46  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
EXAMPLE  
4) Push the child restraint toward the anchor-  
ages so that the connecting bar tips are  
partially hooked to the anchorages. Use  
your hands to confirm the position.  
NOTICE  
When installing a child restraint sys-  
tem to the rear seat, adjust the front  
seat position so that the front seat  
does not interfere with the child  
restraint system.  
EXAMPLE  
Installation of child restraint with  
top tether  
EXAMPLE  
Front  
68LM268  
3) Use your hands to carefully align the  
connecting bar tips with the anchor-  
ages. Take care not to pinch your fin-  
gers.  
54G185  
5) Grasp the front of the child restraint and  
push the child restraint forcefully to  
latch the connecting bars. Check that  
they are securely latched by trying to  
move the child restraint system in all  
directions, especially forward.  
EXAMPLE  
6) Attach the top tether strap referring to  
“Installation of child restraint with top  
tether” section below.  
54P000249  
Some child restraint systems require the  
use of a top tether strap. Top tether anchor-  
age brackets are provided in your vehicle at  
the locations shown in the illustrations.  
The number of the top tether anchorage  
brackets provided in your vehicle depends  
on the vehicle specification. Install the child  
restraint system as follows:  
When you put your child in the child  
restraint system, appropriately slide the  
front seat forward not to touch a part of  
your child’s body.  
54G184  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Seat belt pretensioner system  
EXAMPLE  
1) Remove the luggage compartment cover.  
2) Secure the child restraint on the rear  
seat using the procedure described  
above for securing a restraint system  
that does not require a top tether strap.  
3) Hook the top tether strap to the top  
tether anchorage bracket and tighten  
the top tether strap according to the  
instructions provided by the child  
restraint system manufacturer. Attach  
the top tether strap to the correspond-  
ing top tether anchorage bracket  
located directly behind the child  
restraint. Do not attach the top tether  
strap to the luggage restraint loops.  
EXAMPLE  
and/or  
Label  
54P000264  
4) When routing the top tether strap, pass  
the top tether strap as shown in the  
illustration. (Refer to “Head restraints”  
section for details on how to remove the  
head restraint.)  
5) Check that cargo does not interfere  
with routing of the top tether strap.  
WARNING  
63J269  
Do not attach the child restraint top  
tether strap to the luggage restraint  
loops. Incorrectly attached top tether  
strap will reduce the intended effec-  
tiveness of the child restraint system.  
WARNING  
This section describes your SUZUKI  
vehicle’s seat belt pretensioner sys-  
tem. Read and follow all these  
instructions carefully to minimize  
your risk of severe injury or death.  
NOTICE  
When installing a child restraint sys-  
tem to the rear seat, adjust the front  
seat position so that the front seat  
does not interfere with the child  
restraint system.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
To determine if your vehicle is equipped  
with a seat belt pretensioner system at the  
front or rear seating positions, check the  
label on the seat belt at the bottom part. If  
the letters “p” and/or “PRE” appear as illus-  
trated, your vehicle is equipped with the  
seat belt pretensioner system. You can use  
the pretensioner seat belts in the same  
manner as ordinary seat belts.  
occur and some smoke may be released.  
These conditions are not harmful and do  
not indicate a fire in the vehicle.  
ignition mode to “ON”, stays on for more  
than 10 seconds, or comes on while driv-  
ing, the pretensioner system or the air bag  
system may not work properly. Have both  
systems inspected by an authorized  
SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.  
The driver and all passengers must be  
properly restrained by fastening seat belts  
at all times, whether or not a pretensioner  
is equipped at their seating position, to  
minimize the risk of severe injury or death  
in the event of a crash.  
Service on or around the pretensioner sys-  
tem components or wiring must be per-  
formed only by an authorized SUZUKI  
dealer who is specially trained. Improper  
service could result in unintended activa-  
tion of pretensioners or could render the  
pretensioner inoperative. Either of these  
two conditions may result in personal  
injury.  
Read this section and “Supplemental  
restraint system (air bags)” section to learn  
more about the pretensioner system.  
Sit fully back in the seat; sit up straight; do  
not lean forward or sideways. Adjust the  
belt so the lap portion of the belt is worn  
low across the pelvis, not across the waist.  
Please refer to “Seat adjustment” section  
and the instructions and precautions about  
the seat belts in this “Seat belts and child  
restraint systems” section for details on  
proper seat and seat belt adjustments.  
The seat belt pretensioner system works  
with the supplemental restraint system (air  
bags). The crash sensors and the elec-  
tronic controller of the air bag system also  
control the seat belt pretensioners. The  
pretensioners are triggered only when  
there is a frontal or side crash severe  
enough to trigger the air bags and the seat  
belts are fastened. For precautions and  
general information including servicing the  
pretensioner system, refer to “Supplemen-  
tal restraint system (air bags)” section in  
addition to this “Seat belt pretensioner sys-  
tem” section, and follow all those precau-  
tions.  
To prevent damage or unintended activa-  
tion of the pretensioners, check that the  
battery is disconnected and the ignition  
switch has been in “LOCK” position or the  
ignition mode has been “LOCK” (OFF) for  
at least 90 seconds before performing any  
electrical service work on your SUZUKI  
vehicle.  
Please note that the pretensioners along  
with the air bags will activate in severe  
frontal or side crashes. They are not  
designed to activate in rear impacts, roll-  
overs, or minor frontal side crashes. The  
pretensioners can be activated only once.  
If the pretensioners are activated (that is, if  
the air bags are activated), have the pre-  
tensioner system serviced by an autho-  
rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.  
Do not touch pretensioner system compo-  
nents or wiring. The wires are wrapped  
with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the  
couplers are yellow. When scrapping your  
SUZUKI vehicle, ask your SUZUKI dealer,  
body repair shop, or scrap yard for assis-  
tance.  
The pretensioner is located in each front  
seat belt and both side of the rear seat belt  
retractor. The pretensioner tightens the  
seat belt so the belt fits the occupant’s  
body more snugly in the event of a frontal  
or side crash. The retractors will remain  
locked after the pretensioners are acti-  
vated. Upon activation, some noise will  
If AIR BAG light on the instrument cluster  
does not blink or come on briefly when the  
ignition switch is turned to “ON” position or  
the engine switch is pressed to change the  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Supplemental restraint  
system (air bags)  
EXAMPLE  
(2)  
(4)  
(8)  
WARNING  
(4)  
(9)*  
This section describes the protection  
provided by your SUZUKI vehicle’s  
supplemental restraint system (air  
bags). Read and follow all instruc-  
tions carefully to minimize your risk  
of severe injury or death in the event  
of a crash.  
(3)  
(6)  
(10)  
(7)  
(1)  
(6)  
(9)  
(9)*  
Your vehicle is equipped with a supple-  
mental restraint system consisting of the  
following components in addition to a lap-  
shoulder belt at each seating position.  
(9)*  
(10)  
(5)  
(9)  
(9)*  
(1) Driver’s front air bag module  
(2) Front passenger’s front air bag mod-  
ule  
(3)  
(3) Side air bag module (if equipped)  
(4) Side curtain air bag module  
(if equipped)  
(5) Driver’s knee air bag module  
(if equipped)  
54P000224  
(6) Front seat belt pretensioners  
(7) Air bag controller  
* : Depending on the vehicle’s specification, the number of this sensor is different.  
(8) Forward crash sensor  
(9) Side crash sensor (if equipped)  
(10) Rear seat belt pretensioners  
(if equipped)  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Air bag symbol meaning  
EXAMPLE  
Front air bags  
EXAMPLE  
WARNING  
An air bag supplements or adds to  
the crash protection offered by seat  
belts. The driver and all passengers  
must be properly restrained by fas-  
tening seat belts at all times, whether  
or not an air bag is mounted at their  
seating position, to minimize the risk  
of severe injury or death in the event  
of a crash.  
AIR BAG light  
72M00150  
57L21189  
You may find this label on the sun visor.  
Front air bags are designed to inflate in  
severe frontal crashes when the ignition  
switch is in “ON” position or the ignition  
mode is “ON”.  
WARNING  
NEVER use a rearward facing child  
restraint on a seat protected by an  
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH  
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD  
can occur.  
63J030  
If AIR BAG light on the instrument cluster  
does not blink or come on when the igni-  
tion switch is first turned to ON position, or  
the ignition mode is first changed to “ON”,  
or AIR BAG light stays on, or comes on  
while driving, the air bag system (or the  
seat belt pretensioner system) may not  
work properly. Have the air bag system  
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer  
as soon as possible.  
NOTE:  
In a frontal angle crash, the side air bags (if  
equipped) and side curtain air bags (if  
equipped) may inflate.  
Front air bags are not designed to inflate in  
rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or  
minor frontal crashes, since they would  
offer no protection in those types of acci-  
dents. Since an air bag deploys only one  
time during an accident, seat belts are  
needed to restrain occupants from further  
movements during the accident.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
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.  
Front passenger’s front air bag  
EXAMPLE  
located behind the passenger’s side of the  
dashboard.  
The driver’s knee air bag is located in the  
dashboard below the steering wheel. The  
words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into the  
air bag covers to identify the location of the  
air bags.  
Driver’s front air bag  
54P000226  
Driver’s knee air bag (if equipped)  
EXAMPLE  
54P000225  
58MS030  
WARNING  
(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.  
EXAMPLE  
54P000227  
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  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Conditions of front air bags deployment  
(inflation)  
Conditions of front air bags may inflate  
Receiving a strong impact to the lower  
body of your vehicle, the front air bags will  
inflate in many cases.  
WARNING  
(Vehicle with the front passenger air  
bag deactivation system)  
When using child restraint system on  
the front passenger’s seat, the front  
passenger’s air bag system must be  
deactivated; otherwise deployment of  
the front passenger’s air bag could  
result in the death or serious injury of  
the child.  
Refer to “Seat belts and child restraint sys-  
tems” section for details on securing your  
child.  
80J097  
• Frontal crash with a fixed wall that does  
not move or deform in more than about  
25 km/h (15 mph)  
80J099  
• Hitting a curb or medial strip  
(1)  
(1)  
80J098E  
80J100E  
• Crash such as above at an angle of  
about 30 degrees (1) or less from the  
front  
• Falling into a deep hole or ditch  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Front air bags may not inflate  
The front air bags may not inflate when the  
impact is absorbed since the crash object  
moved, vehicle body deformed, or crash  
angle was greater than about 30 degrees  
from the front.  
80J101  
80J119  
• Landing hard or falling  
• Crash from the side  
80J102  
Front air bags may inflate in a strong  
impact  
• Approximately 50 km/h (30 mph) or  
lower speed frontal crash to a stopped  
vehicle  
80J110  
• Vehicle rollover  
80J120  
• Crash from the rear  
80J103  
• Crash that the front of your vehicle goes  
under the bed of a truck etc.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Side air bags and side curtain air  
bags (if equipped)  
EXAMPLE  
80J104  
80J106  
• Crash with a utility pole or stumpage  
• Frontal crash with a fixed wall that does  
not move or deform in less than about 25  
km/h (15 mph)  
(1)  
68KM090  
Side air bags and side curtain air bags are  
designed to inflate in severe side impact  
crashes when the ignition switch is in “ON”  
position or the ignition mode is “ON”.  
Side air bags and side curtain air bags are  
not designed to inflate in frontal or rear  
crashes, rollovers or minor side crashes,  
since they would offer no protection in  
those types of accidents. Only the side air  
bag and side curtain air bag on the side of  
the vehicle that is struck will inflate. How-  
ever, in a frontal angle crash, the side air  
bags and side curtain air bags may inflate.  
Since an air bag deploys only one time  
during an accident, seat belts are needed  
80J105E  
• Crash with a fixed wall or guardrail at an  
angle of greater than about 30 degrees  
(1) from the front  
80J107  
• Crash angle is offset from the vehicle  
angle (offset crash)  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
to restrain occupants from further move-  
ments during the accident.  
Side curtain air bags (if equipped)  
EXAMPLE  
Conditions of side air bags and side  
curtain air bags deployment (inflation)  
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.  
Side air bags (if equipped)  
EXAMPLE  
80J119  
• Crashes from the side by a vehicle  
equivalent to your vehicle in more than  
about 25 km/h (15 mph) or in greater  
crashes from the side  
54P000250  
Side curtain air bags are located in the roof  
lining. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are  
molded into the pillar to identify the loca-  
tion of the side curtain air bags.  
61MM0A068  
Side air bags are located in the part of the  
front seatbacks closest to the doors. The  
“SRS AIRBAG” labels are attached to the  
seatbacks to identify the location of the  
side air bags.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Side air bags and side curtain air bags  
may inflate in a strong impact  
Side air bags and side curtain air bags  
may not inflate  
80J102  
80J123  
• Crash from the front  
• Crash from the side at an angle  
80J121  
80J120  
80J124  
• Crash from the rear  
80J122  
• Crash from the side with a high-height  
vehicle  
• Crash from the side to the vehicle body  
other than the passenger compartment  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully  
in order to reduce the chance of serious or  
fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable  
consequence of the quick inflation is that  
the air bag may irritate bare skin, such as  
the facial area against a front air bag. Also,  
upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and  
some powder and smoke will be released.  
These conditions are not harmful and do  
not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Be aware,  
however, that some air bag components  
may be hot for a while after inflation.  
80J125  
80J110  
• Crash from the side by a motorcycle or  
bicycle  
• Vehicle rollover  
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper  
position for maximum protection when an  
air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far  
back as possible while still maintaining  
control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your  
seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the  
steering wheel or dashboard. Front occu-  
pants should not lean on or sleep against  
the door. Refer to “Seat adjustment” sec-  
tion and “Seat belts and child restraint sys-  
tems” section in this section for details on  
proper seat and seat belt adjustments.  
How the system works  
In a frontal crash, the crash sensors will  
detect rapid deceleration, and if the con-  
troller judges that the deceleration rep-  
resents  
a
severe frontal crash, the  
controller will trigger the inflators. If your  
vehicle is equipped with side air bags and  
side curtain air bags, crash sensors will  
detect a side crash, and if the controller  
judges that the side crash is severe  
enough, it will trigger the side air bag and  
side curtain air bag inflators. The inflators  
inflate the appropriate air bags with nitro-  
gen or argon gas. The inflated air bags  
provide a cushion for your head (front air  
bags and side curtain air bags only) and  
upper body. The air bag inflates and  
deflates so quickly that you may not even  
realize that it has activated. The air bag will  
neither hinder your view nor make it harder  
to exit the vehicle.  
80J126  
• Crash with a utility pole or stumpage  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
WARNING  
WARNING  
• The driver should not lean over the  
steering wheel. The front passen-  
ger should not rest his or her body  
against the dashboard, or other-  
wise get too close to the dash-  
board. For vehicles with side air  
bags and side curtain air bag,  
occupants should not lean on or  
sleep against the door. In these sit-  
uations, the out-of-position occu-  
pant would be too close to an  
inflating air bag, and may suffer  
severe injury.  
• Do not attach any objects to, or  
place any objects over, the steering  
wheel or dashboard. Do not place  
any objects between the air bag  
and the driver or front passenger.  
These objects may interfere with air  
bag operation or may be propelled  
by the air bag in the event of a  
crash. Either of these conditions  
may cause severe injury.  
(Continued)  
• Do not paint, put a sticker on, or  
attach things like accessories to  
the dashboard below the steering  
wheel. Failure to observe this pre-  
caution may prevent normal infla-  
tion of the driver’s knee air bag in  
the event of a crash.  
Even though your vehicle is moderately  
damaged by a crash, it may not be severe  
enough to trigger front, side or side curtain  
air bags to inflate. If your vehicle sustains  
any front-end or side damage, have the air  
bag system inspected by an authorized  
SUZUKI dealer to ensure that it works  
properly.  
65D610  
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic  
module which records information about  
the air bag system if the air bags deploy in  
a crash. The module records information  
about overall system status, and which  
sensors activated the deployment.  
• For vehicles with side air bags, do  
not place seat covers on the front  
seats, because seat covers could  
restrict the air bag’s inflation. Also,  
do not place any cup holders on the  
door, as the cup holder could be  
propelled by the air bag in the event  
of a crash. Either of these condi-  
tions may cause severe injury.  
Servicing the air bag system  
If the air bags inflate, have the air bags  
and related components replaced by an  
authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-  
sible.  
54G582  
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and  
the driver’s floor is submerged, the air bag  
controller could be damaged. If this hap-  
(Continued)  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
pens, ask your SUZUKI dealer to check  
the air bag system as soon as possible.  
When the front passenger’s air bag is acti-  
vated, both “PASSENGER AIRBAG ON”  
indicator (1) and “PASSENGER AIRBAG  
OFF” indicator (2) come on for a few sec-  
onds and then go out.  
After that, only “PASSENGER AIRBAG  
ON” indicator (1) comes on for about 1  
minute and then goes out.  
Front passenger air bag deactiva-  
tion system (if equipped)  
Special procedures are required for servic-  
ing or replacing an air bag. For that rea-  
son, only an authorized SUZUKI dealer  
should be allowed to service or replace  
your air bags. Remind anyone who ser-  
vices your SUZUKI vehicle that it has air  
bags.  
(1) (2)  
When the front passenger’s air bag is  
deactivated, both “PASSENGER AIRBAG  
ON” indicator (1) and “PASSENGER AIR-  
BAG OFF” indicator (2) come on for a few  
seconds and then go out.  
After that, only “PASSENGER AIRBAG  
OFF” indicator (2) comes on.  
Service on or around air bag components  
or wiring must be performed only by an  
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Improper ser-  
vice could result in unintended air bag  
deployment or could render the air bag  
inoperative. Either of these two conditions  
may result in severe injury.  
EXAMPLE  
When you activate or deactivate the front  
passenger’s air bag, check which indicator  
is on before starting the engine.  
54P000228  
To prevent damage or unintended inflation  
of the air bag system, check that the bat-  
tery is disconnected and the ignition switch  
has been in “LOCK” position or the ignition  
mode has been “LOCK” (OFF) for at least  
90 seconds before performing any electri-  
cal service work on your SUZUKI vehicle.  
Do not touch air bag system components  
or wires. The wires are wrapped with yel-  
low tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers  
are yellow for easy identification.  
The front passenger’s front air bag 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 or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, “PAS-  
SENGER AIRBAG ON” indicator (1) or  
“PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator (2)  
shows whether the front passenger’s air  
bag is activated or deactivated.  
Side air bags, side curtain air bags and  
seat belt pretensioners are not connected  
to the air bag deactivation system. Even if  
the front passenger’s air bag is deacti-  
vated, side air bags, side curtain air bags  
and seat belt pretensioners are still acti-  
vated.  
Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated  
air bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,  
body repair shop or scrap yard for help  
with disposal.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
According to accident statistics, children  
are safer when properly restrained in rear  
seating positions than front seating posi-  
tions. Whenever possible, SUZUKI recom-  
mends that child restraint systems be  
installed on the rear seat.  
To deactivate the front passenger’s air  
bag, follow the instructions below before  
starting the engine.  
1) Check that the ignition switch is in  
“LOCK” position or the engine switch is  
in “LOCK” (OFF) mode.  
2) Insert the key into the air bag deactiva-  
tion switch (3), then push and turn the  
key to “OFF” (air bag off) position, and  
pull out the key.  
Air bag deactivation switch  
3) Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position  
or press the engine switch to change  
the ignition mode to “ON”. Both indica-  
tors come on for a few seconds and  
then go out.  
(3)  
58MS030  
After that, only “PASSENGER AIRBAG  
OFF” indicator (2) comes on to remind  
you that the front passenger’s air bag is  
deactivated.  
WARNING  
When using child restraint system on  
the front passenger’s seat, the front  
passenger’s air bag must be deacti-  
vated; otherwise deployment of the  
front passenger’s air bag could result  
in the death or serious injury of the  
child.  
54P000229  
The air bag 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 instru-  
ment panel.  
WARNING  
Check that the front passenger’s air  
bag is activated and “PASSENGER  
AIRBAG ON” indicator (1) is on  
whenever there is no child restraint  
installed on the front passenger’s  
seat.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
To activate the front passenger’s air bag,  
follow the instructions below before start-  
ing the engine.  
1) Check that the ignition switch is in  
“LOCK” position or the engine switch is  
in “LOCK” (OFF) mode.  
2) Insert the key into the air bag deactiva-  
tion switch (3), then push and turn the  
key to “ON” (air bag on) position, and  
pull out the key.  
3) Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position  
or press the engine switch to change  
the ignition mode to “ON”. Both indica-  
tors 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 air bag is  
activated.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Instrument cluster  
1. Speedometer  
2. Tachometer  
3. Fuel gauge  
4. Temperature gauge  
5. Information display  
6. Warning and indicator lights  
2
6
1
EXAMPLE  
6
4
5
3
6
54P000230  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Refer to “Low fuel warning light” in “Warn-  
ing and indicator lights” in this section for  
details.  
Speedometer  
Fuel gauge  
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.  
The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler  
door is located on the left side of the vehi-  
cle.  
Tachometer  
The tachometer indicates engine speed in  
revolutions per minute.  
NOTICE  
Never drive the vehicle with the  
engine revving in the red zone or  
severe engine damage can result.  
Keep the engine speed below the red  
zone even when downshifting to a  
lower gear position.  
Refer to “Downshifting maximum  
allowable speeds” in “OPERATING  
YOUR VEHICLE” section.  
(2)  
(1)  
EXAMPLE  
61MM0A154  
When the ignition switch is in “ON” position  
or the ignition mode is “ON”, this gauge  
gives an approximate indication of the  
amount of fuel in the fuel tank. “F” stands  
for full and “E” stands for empty.  
If the indicator approaches a low level  
(near “E”) on fuel gauge, refill the tank as  
soon as possible.  
NOTE:  
The indicator moves a little depending on  
road conditions (for example, slope or  
curve) and driving conditions because of  
fuel moving in the tank.  
If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,  
fill the fuel tank immediately.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
To reduce the brightness of the instrument  
cluster lights, turn the indicator selector  
knob (1) counterclockwise.  
Temperature gauge  
Brightness control  
WARNING  
EXAMPLE  
Do not adjust the brightness of the  
instrument panel lights while driving.  
Otherwise, you could lose control of  
the vehicle.  
NOTE:  
• If you do not turn the knob for more than  
5 seconds while activating the bright-  
ness control, the brightness control dis-  
play will be canceled automatically.  
• When you reconnect the battery, the  
brightness of the instrument cluster  
lights will be reinitialized. Readjust the  
brightness according to your preference.  
(1)  
EXAMPLE  
61MM0A155  
61MM0A156  
When the ignition switch is in “ON” position  
or the ignition mode is “ON”, this gauge  
indicates the engine coolant temperature.  
Under normal driving conditions, the indi-  
cator should stay within the normal,  
acceptable temperature range between  
“H” and “C”. If the indicator approaches  
“H”, overheating is indicated. Follow the  
instructions for “Engine trouble: Overheat-  
ing” in “EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, the  
instrument cluster lights come on.  
NOTE:  
If you select the high brightness level when  
the position lights or headlights are on, the  
instrument cluster lights are not dimmed.  
Your vehicle has a system to automatically  
dim the brightness of the instrument clus-  
ter lights when the position lights or head-  
lights are on.  
You can change the brightness of the  
instrument cluster lights regardless of  
whether the position lights or headlights  
are off or on.  
NOTICE  
Continuing to drive the vehicle when  
engine overheating is indicated can  
result in severe engine damage.  
To increase the brightness of the instru-  
ment cluster lights, turn the indicator selec-  
tor knob (1) clockwise.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Display (E)  
Information display  
Gearshift indicator  
EXAMPLE  
(3)  
Display (F)  
Trip meter  
The information display is shown when the  
ignition switch is in “ON” position or the  
ignition mode is “ON”.  
(2)  
Display (G)  
Odometer  
(A) (B) (C)  
(D)  
61MM0A158  
(2) Indicator selector knob  
(3) Trip meter selector knob  
(F)  
(E)  
(G)  
(1)  
The information display shows the follow-  
ing information.  
54P000231  
Display (A)  
54P000256  
(1) Information display  
Clock  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, the  
message shown in the above illustration  
will appear on the display for several sec-  
onds.  
Display (B)  
Driving mode (for 4WD models)  
Display (C)  
Thermometer  
Some warning and indicator messages  
may appear on the display when the igni-  
tion switch is in “ACC” or “LOCK” position,  
or the ignition mode is “ACC” or “LOCK”  
(OFF).  
Display (D)  
Warning and indicator messages /  
Fuel consumption / Driving range /  
Average speed /  
Oil life (for diesel engine models)  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Clock  
Thermometer  
Fuel consumption / Driving range /  
Average speed / Oil life  
(if equipped)  
The display (A) shows the time.  
The display (C) shows the thermometer.  
To set the clock, follow “Setting mode”  
instructions in this section.  
The thermometer indicates the outside  
temperature.  
When there are no warning or indicator  
messages on the display (D), you can  
select one of the following indications to  
appear on the display: instantaneous fuel  
consumption, average fuel consumption,  
driving range, average speed, oil life or no  
indication.  
Driving mode (for 4WD models)  
The display (B) shows the driving mode.  
For details on how to use the four-mode  
4WD system, refer to “Four-mode 4WD  
system (if equipped)” in “OPERATING  
YOUR VEHICLE” section.  
54P000257  
If the outside temperature nears freezing,  
the message shown in the above illustra-  
tion will appear on the display.  
NOTE:  
The outside temperature indication is not  
the actual outside temperature when driv-  
ing at low speed, or when stopped.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
To switch the display indication, push the  
indicator selector knob (2) quickly.  
EXAMPLE  
(a)  
(b)  
(c)  
NOTE:  
The value of fuel consumption, driving  
range and average speed shown on the  
display are affected by the following condi-  
tions;  
• road condition  
• surrounding traffic condition  
• driving condition  
• vehicle condition  
• a malfunction which causes the malfunc-  
tion indicator light to come on or blink  
(f)  
(e)  
(d)  
61MM0A228  
(a) Instantaneous fuel consumption  
(b) Average fuel consumption  
(c) Driving range  
(d) Average speed  
(e) Oil life (for diesel engine models)  
(f) No indication  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Instantaneous fuel consumption  
The display shows instantaneous fuel con-  
sumption with a bar graph only when the  
vehicle is moving.  
the ignition switch is turned to “ON” posi-  
tion or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”. Unless  
you reset the value of average fuel con-  
sumption, the display indicates the value of  
average fuel consumption based on the  
average fuel consumption during previous  
driving.  
NOTE:  
If you add only a small amount of fuel  
when you select “Reset after refuel”, the  
average fuel consumption value may not  
be reset.  
NOTE:  
• The display does not show the bar graph  
unless the vehicle is moving.  
Driving range  
If you selected driving range the last time  
you drove the vehicle, the display indicates  
“---” for a few seconds and then indicates  
the current driving range when the ignition  
switch is turned to “ON” position or the  
engine switch is pressed to change the  
ignition mode to “ON”.  
• Depending on the vehicle’s specification,  
the fuel consumption units of initial set-  
ting are indicated as L/100km, km/L or  
MPG.  
• For L/100km or km/L setting, the indi-  
cated maximum value of instantaneous  
fuel consumption is 30. No more than 30  
will be indicated on the display even if  
the actual instantaneous fuel consump-  
tion is higher.  
• For MPG setting, the indicated maxi-  
mum value of instantaneous fuel con-  
sumption is 80. No more than 80 will be  
indicated on the display even if the  
actual instantaneous fuel consumption is  
higher.  
• The indication on the display may be  
delayed if fuel consumption is greatly  
affected by driving conditions.  
NOTE:  
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-  
minal to the battery, the value of average  
fuel consumption will be shown after driv-  
ing for a period of time.  
The driving range shown in the display is  
the approximate distance you can drive  
until the fuel gauge indicates “E”, based on  
current driving conditions.  
You can select when the value of average  
fuel consumption is reset from among the  
following three methods;  
• Reset after refuel: the value of average  
fuel consumption will be reset automati-  
cally by refueling.  
• Reset with trip meter A: the value of  
average fuel consumption will be reset  
automatically by resetting trip meter A.  
• Reset manually: the value of average  
fuel consumption will be reset by push-  
ing and holding the indicator selector  
knob (2) when the display indicates the  
average fuel consumption.  
When the low fuel warning light comes on,  
the display “---” will appear.  
If the low fuel warning light comes on, fill  
the fuel tank immediately regardless of the  
value of driving range shown in the display.  
As the driving range after refueling is cal-  
culated based on the most recent driving  
condition, the value is different each time  
you refuel.  
• The display shows estimated values.  
Indications may not be the same as  
actual values.  
NOTE:  
To change when the value of average fuel  
consumption is reset, refer to “Setting  
mode” in this section.  
• If you refuel when the ignition switch is in  
“ON” position or the ignition mode is  
“ON”, the driving range may not indicate  
the correct value.  
Average fuel consumption  
If you selected average fuel consumption  
the last time you drove the vehicle, the dis-  
play shows the last value of average fuel  
consumption from previous driving when  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
• When you reconnect the negative (–)  
terminal to the battery, the value of driv-  
ing range will be shown after driving for a  
period of time.  
Oil life (for diesel engine models)  
The display indicates the remaining dis-  
tance until the timing calculated for the  
next engine oil and oil filter change. When  
the remaining distance becomes 0 km, the  
oil change request light in the instrument  
cluster also starts blinking to alert that you  
should change the engine oil and oil filter  
immediately.  
If you selected oil life the last time you  
drove the vehicle, the display indicates “---”  
for a few seconds and then indicates the  
current distance until the next engine oil  
change is due, when the ignition switch is  
turned to “ON” position or the engine  
switch is pressed to change the ignition  
mode to “ON”.  
NOTICE  
Change the engine oil and oil filter  
immediately when the remaining dis-  
tance of the oil life monitoring indica-  
tion becomes close to 0 km. If you  
keep operating the engine with 0 km  
indication of oil life monitoring,  
severe engine damage can result.  
Average Speed  
If you selected average speed the last time  
you drove the vehicle, the display indicates  
the last value of average speed from previ-  
ous driving when the ignition switch is  
turned to “ON” position or the engine  
switch is pressed to change the ignition  
mode to “ON”. Unless you reset the value  
of average speed, the display indicates the  
value of average speed which includes  
average speed during previous driving.  
To reset the value of average speed, push  
and hold the indicator selector knob (2) for  
about 2 seconds when the display indi-  
cates an average speed. The display  
shows “---” and then indicates a new aver-  
age speed after driving for a short time.  
Whenever the engine oil and oil filter are  
changed, the oil life monitoring must be  
reset in order to monitor the next oil and oil  
filter change timing properly. To reset the  
indicator, consult your SUZUKI dealer.  
When the oil life monitoring is reset, the oil  
life monitoring indicates 30000 km. If the  
oil change request light was blinking, it will  
go out.  
NOTE:  
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-  
minal to the battery, the value of average  
speed will be shown after driving for a  
period of time.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Gearshift indicator  
Odometer  
Setting mode  
The display (E) shows the gearshift indica-  
tor.  
The display (G) shows the odometer.  
When the ignition switch is in “ON” position  
or the ignition mode is “ON” and the vehi-  
cle is stationary, you can enter the setting  
mode of the information display by pushing  
and holding the indicator selector knob (2)  
for more than 3 seconds.  
The odometer records the total distance  
the vehicle has been driven.  
EXAMPLE  
NOTICE  
Keep track of your odometer reading  
and check the maintenance sched-  
ule regularly for required services.  
Increased wear or damage to certain  
parts can result from failure to per-  
form required services at the proper  
mileage intervals.  
• To select the setting that you want to  
change, turn the indicator selector knob  
(2) left or right.  
• To change the setting, push the indicator  
selector knob (2).  
• To exit the setting mode, select “Back”  
and push the indicator selector knob (2).  
54P000232  
Refer to “Gearshift indicator” in “OPERAT-  
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.  
Trip meter  
EXAMPLE  
The display (F) shows the trip meter.  
The trip meter can be used to measure the  
distance traveled on short trips or between  
fuel stops.  
You can use trip meter A or trip meter B  
independently.  
To reset the trip meter to zero, push and  
hold the trip meter selector knob (3) for  
about 2 seconds when the display shows  
the trip meter.  
61MM0A161  
NOTE:  
The currently selected setting item is sur-  
rounded by a frame.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
NOTE:  
Fuel reset (Average fuel consumption  
reset setting)  
You can change when the value of aver-  
age fuel consumption is reset.  
Clock setting  
• If you push and hold the indicator selec-  
tor knob (2) to enter the setting mode  
when the display (D) shows average fuel  
consumption or average speed, the  
value will be reset simultaneously. If you  
do not want to reset the value, push the  
indicator selector knob quickly to switch  
the indication of the display.  
• To change the hour indication, turn the  
indicator selector knob (2) left or right  
repeatedly when the hour indication  
appears as reversed color. To change  
the hour indication quickly, turn and hold  
the indicator selector knob (2). To set the  
hour indication, push the indicator selec-  
tor knob (2) and the minute indication  
appears as reversed color.  
Temperature  
(Temperature unit setting)  
You can change the units that temperature  
is displayed in.  
• If you turn the ignition switch, press the  
engine switch or start to move the vehi-  
cle when the display is in the setting  
mode, the setting mode will be canceled  
automatically.  
NOTE:  
• To change the minute indication, turn the  
indicator selector knob (2) left or right  
repeatedly when the minute indication  
appears as reversed color. To change  
the minute indication quickly, turn and  
hold the indicator selector knob (2). To  
set the minute indication, push the indi-  
cator selector knob (2).  
When you change the units that tempera-  
ture is displayed in, the automatic heating  
and air conditioning system (if equipped)  
temperature display units will be changed  
automatically.  
Distance unit  
(Odometer / trip meter distance unit set-  
ting)  
You can change the units in which odome-  
ter / trip meter distance is displayed.  
Set sensors  
(Parking sensor setting) (if equipped)  
The parking sensor can be switched  
between the normal mode and trailer  
mode.  
You can also switch the time indication  
between 12-hour and 24-hour format.  
NOTE:  
When you change the units in which odom-  
eter / trip meter distance is displayed, the  
trip meter will be reset automatically.  
NOTE:  
When the clock on the information display  
is set, the clock in the instrument panel (if  
equipped) is set in accordance with the  
time of the clock on the information display.  
Fuel economy  
(Fuel consumption unit setting)  
You can change the units that fuel con-  
sumption is displayed in.  
Language  
You can change the language of the infor-  
mation display.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Door lock (Door lock setting)  
Antitheft (Theft deterrent alarm system  
setting) (if equipped)  
You can switch the theft deterrent alarm  
system from the enabled state to the dis-  
abled state, and vice versa.  
The state of the theft deterrent alarm sys-  
tem is shown on the information display as  
follows:  
Oil change (Oil life monitoring system  
reset setting) (if equipped for gasoline  
engine model)  
The oil life monitoring system must be  
reset after changing the engine oil and oil  
filter.  
You can choose either once or twice oper-  
ation(s) to unlock all doors (including the  
tailgate) or release the dead lock system (if  
equipped) by turning the key, or operating  
the keyless entry system transmitter, key-  
less push start system remote controller or  
request switch.  
TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system  
setting) (if equipped)  
• You can check the current tire inflation  
pressure on the information display.  
• You can set one of the initial values of  
tire pressure below that are indicated on  
the tire information label.  
– Comfort Mode  
– Eco Mode  
– Load Mode  
• Mode A: Disabled state  
• Mode D: Enabled state  
You can also turn off or on the buzzer  
sound when the door(s) is(are) locked or  
unlocked.  
NOTE:  
For the theft deterrent alarm system of  
Mexico and South Africa models, refer to  
“For European countries, Mexico and  
South Africa” in “SUPPLEMENT” section.  
Lights (Light setting)  
(Footwell light setting) (if equipped)  
The footwell lights can be programmed for  
interlocked operation with either lighting  
control or door operation and for no light-  
ing.  
Refer to “Tire pressure monitoring system  
(TPMS) (if equipped)” in “OPERATING  
YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.  
Lane change (Turn signal light setting)  
The turn signal and its indicator can be set  
whether they flash three times even if you  
return the turn signal control lever immedi-  
ately after moving it.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
IC AC (ENG A-STOP system setting)  
(if equipped)  
NOTE:  
Warning and indicator messages  
• When the problem that causes a mes-  
sage to appear is corrected, the mes-  
sage will disappear.  
• When using the automatic heating and  
air conditioning system (if equipped),  
you can select one of the following  
engine auto stop settings.  
The display shows warning and indicator  
messages to let you know about certain  
vehicle problems.  
• If a message is displayed, and other  
problems requiring a message occur, the  
message for each of the problems will  
be alternately displayed about every 5  
seconds.  
A tone may also sound to alert you.  
– Standard  
If warning and indicator messages appear  
on the display, follow the messages.  
– Economy  
– Comfort  
• When “Economy” is selected, engine  
auto stop condition is eased, compared  
with “Standard”. Engine auto stop condi-  
tion will occur more frequently, the stop  
time will be longer, leading to reduction  
of fuel consumption.  
• When “Comfort” is selected, engine auto  
stop condition becomes severe, com-  
pared with “Standard”. Engine auto stop  
condition will occur less frequently, the  
stop time will be shorter, leading to more  
comfortable cabin condition by air condi-  
tioner.  
• When you push and hold the indicator  
selector knob (2) for about 2 seconds  
while a message is displayed, the mes-  
sage will disappear temporarily. If the  
problem that caused the message is not  
corrected, the message will appear  
again after 5 seconds.  
Master warning indicator light  
78K049  
When the display shows warning and indi-  
cator messages, the master warning indi-  
cator light may also blink.  
Default (initialization setting)  
If you select “YES” and push the indicator  
selector knob (2), all settings will be reini-  
tialized.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Warning and indicator messages  
Warning and indicator  
message  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
Blinks  
Beep (one time from interior A door or tailgate is not properly closed.  
(only while vehicle buzzer; only while vehicle is Stop the vehicle in a safe place and close  
is in motion)  
in motion)  
the door or tailgate properly. (#1)  
54P000262  
Keyless Push Start System  
Off  
Off  
This message is displayed when “ACC”  
position is selected as the power supply  
position. (#1)  
61MM0A163  
(#1) This message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Warning and indicator  
message  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
Keyless Push Start System  
Off  
Off  
The clutch pedal is depressed. Press the  
engine switch to start the engine.  
61MM0A164  
2-76  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Warning and indicator  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
message  
Keyless Push Start System  
Off  
Off  
The engine switch is pressed without  
depressing the brake and clutch pedals. Try  
again as instructed by the message.  
61MM0A166  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Warning and indicator  
message  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
Keyless Push Start System  
Blinks  
Beep (one time from interior There is a problem with the steering lock  
buzzer)  
system.  
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-  
rized SUZUKI dealer.  
61MM0A168  
Keyless Push Start System  
Blinks  
Beep (one time from interior There is a problem with the keyless push  
buzzer)  
start system.  
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-  
rized SUZUKI dealer.  
61MM0A169  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Warning and indicator  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
message  
Keyless Push Start System  
Blinks  
Series of beeps under cer- The remote controller may be outside the  
tain conditions (for about 2 vehicle or its battery may have become dis-  
seconds from exterior and/or charged. Locate the remote controller or  
interior buzzers)  
touch the engine switch with the remote  
controller.  
If the message still appears, replace the  
remote controller battery.  
61MM0A170  
61MM0A171  
2-79  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Warning and indicator  
message  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
Blinks  
Continuous beep (from inte- The headlights and/or the position lights are  
rior buzzer)  
left on. Turn them off.  
61MM0A172  
Keyless Push Start System  
Off  
Off  
This message is displayed when “ON” posi-  
tion is selected as the power supply posi-  
tion. (#1)  
61MM0A173  
(#1) This message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Warning and indicator  
message  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
Off  
Beep (one time from interior Fuel is low. Refill it immediately. (#1)  
buzzer)  
61MM0A174  
Keyless Push Start System  
Blinks  
Beep (one time from interior The steering lock is not disengaged. While  
buzzer)  
lightly turning the steering wheel in both  
directions, press the engine switch again.  
61MM0A175  
(#1) This message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Warning and indicator  
message  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
Off  
Off  
The road may be icy. Drive very carefully.  
(#1)  
54P000258  
(#1) This message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Warning and indicator  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
message  
Keyless Push Start System  
Off  
Off  
The remote controller battery is about to  
become flat. Replace the battery. (#1)  
61MM0A177  
Diesel Engine Models  
Blinks  
Beep (one time from interior There may be a problem with the fuel filter.  
buzzer)  
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-  
rized SUZUKI dealer.  
61MM0A225  
(#1) This message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Warning and indicator  
message  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
Diesel Engine Models  
Blinks  
Beep (one time from interior It is possible that water may be in the fuel  
buzzer)  
filter.  
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-  
rized SUZUKI dealer.  
61MM0A226  
Blinks  
Beep (one time from interior Change the engine oil and oil filter immedi-  
buzzer)  
ately.  
The oil life monitoring system must be reset  
after changing the engine oil and oil filter.  
Refer to “Oil change request light” in this  
section.  
61MM0A224  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Warning and indicator  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
message  
Diesel Engine Models  
Blinks  
Beep (one time from interior There may be a problem with the diesel  
buzzer)  
particulate filter.  
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-  
rized SUZUKI dealer.  
61MM0A223  
Diesel Engine Models  
Blinks  
Beep (one time from interior You should regenerate the DPF®.  
buzzer)  
Refer to “Diesel particulate filter (DPF®)  
(For diesel engine model)” in “OPERATING  
YOUR VEHICLE” section.  
61MM0A222  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Warning and indicator  
message  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
ESP®  
Blinks  
Beep (one time from interior There may be a problem with ESP® sys-  
buzzer)  
tem.  
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-  
rized SUZUKI dealer.  
61MM0A178  
Hill Hold Control System  
Blinks  
Beep (one time from interior There may be a problem with hill descent  
buzzer)  
control system (if equipped) and hill hold  
control system.  
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-  
rized SUZUKI dealer.  
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Warning and indicator  
message  
Master warning  
indicator light  
Sound  
Cause and remedy  
Blinks  
Beep (one time from interior If this message is displayed, have your  
buzzer)  
vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI  
dealer.  
61MM0A180  
NOTE:  
• When you operate the four-mode 4WD system (if equipped), the information display may show messages other than those in the  
above chart. Refer to “Four-mode 4WD system (if equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.  
• If your vehicle is equipped with a parking sensor system, the information display also indicates warning and indicator messages  
related to the system. For information on these messages, refer to “Parking sensors (if equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE”  
section.  
• If your vehicle is equipped with the radar brake support system, the information display also indicates warning and indicator messages  
related to the system. For information on these messages, refer to “Radar brake support system (if equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR  
VEHICLE” section.  
• If your vehicle is equipped with the adaptive cruise control system, the information display also indicates warning and indicator mes-  
sages related to the system. For information on these messages, refer to “Adaptive cruise control system (if equipped)” in “OPERAT-  
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.  
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WARNING  
on the vehicle’s tire information placard.  
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire  
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to  
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces  
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may  
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping  
ability. Each tire, including the spare,  
should be checked at least once a month  
when cold and set to the recommended  
inflation pressure as specified in the vehi-  
cle placard.  
Warning and indicator lights  
Failure to take corrective action when  
the low tire pressure warning light is  
not working or when it comes on and  
blinks while driving can lead to an  
accident.  
NOTE:  
If warning and indicator lights blink or  
come on, the corresponding messages  
may be shown on the information display.  
Low tire pressure warning light  
(if equipped)  
If the low tire pressure warning light  
does not come on for 2 seconds after  
the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is  
pressed to change the ignition mode  
to “ON”, or comes on and blinks  
while driving, have your vehicle  
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI  
dealer. Even if the light turns off after  
blinking, indicating that the monitor-  
ing system has recovered, you  
should still have the system checked  
by your authorized SUZUKI dealer.  
The low tire pressure warning light is also  
used to inform you of a TPMS malfunction.  
When the system detects a malfunction,  
this light will blink for about 75 seconds  
and then remain continuously illuminated.  
This sequence will be repeated after the  
ignition switch is turned to “ON” position or  
the engine switch is pressed to change the  
ignition mode to “ON” as long as the mal-  
function exists.  
52D305  
As an added fuel efficiency feature, your  
vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure  
monitoring system (TPMS) that uses a low  
tire pressure warning light to inform you  
when one or more of your tires is signifi-  
cantly under-inflated.  
NOTE:  
The low tire pressure warning light may not  
come on immediately if you have a sudden  
loss of air pressure.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working.  
When the low tire pressure warning light is  
lit, one or more of your tires is significantly  
under-inflated. You should stop and check  
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate  
them to the proper pressure as indicated  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
WARNING  
The load-carrying capacity of your  
tires is reduced at lower inflation  
pressures. If your tires are even mod-  
erately under-inflated, the load on the  
tires may exceed the load-carrying  
capacity of the tires, which could lead  
to tire failure. The low tire pressure  
warning light will not alert you to this  
condition, because it only comes on  
when one or more of your tires  
becomes significantly under-inflated.  
Continuing to drive with the low tire  
pressure warning light on can lead to  
an accident, resulting in severe injury  
or death.  
(Continued)  
• If your vehicle is equipped with a  
flat tire repair kit instead of a spare  
tire, refer to “Flat tire repair kit (if  
equipped)” in “EMERGENCY SER-  
VICE” section for instructions on  
how to perform an emergency  
repair of a flat tire.  
If the low tire pressure warning light  
comes on and stays on, reduce your  
speed and avoid abrupt steering and  
braking. Be aware that driving on a  
significantly under-inflated tire can  
cause the tire to overheat and can  
lead to tire failure, and may affect  
steering control and brake effective-  
ness. Stop the vehicle in a safe place  
as soon as possible and check your  
tires.  
• If one or more of your tires is  
under-inflated, adjust the inflation  
pressure of all tires to the recom-  
mended inflation pressure as soon  
as possible.  
Check and adjust your tire inflation  
pressure at least once a month. Refer  
to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND  
MAINTENANCE” section.  
Refer to “Tire pressure monitoring system  
(TPMS) (if equipped)” in “OPERATING  
YOUR VEHICLE” section for additional  
details on the tire pressure monitoring sys-  
tem. Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND  
MAINTENANCE” section for information  
on maintaining proper tire pressure.  
• If you have a flat tire, replace it with  
the spare tire (if equipped). Refer to  
“Jacking instructions” in “EMER-  
GENCY SERVICE” section for the  
tire replacement method. Also refer  
to “Replacing tires and/or wheels”  
for instructions on how to restore  
normal operation of the TPMS after  
you have had a flat tire.  
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WARNING  
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.  
Brake system warning light  
If any of the following conditions  
occur, you should immediately ask  
your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the  
brake system.  
If this happens:  
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.  
• 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”.  
WARNING  
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.  
65D477  
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”.  
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.  
• If the brake system warning light  
comes on at any time during vehi-  
cle operation.  
NOTE:  
• The light comes on under either or both  
of above two conditions.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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there may be something wrong with both  
the rear brake force control function and  
the anti-lock function of the ABS system.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, the light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working. If the light stays on or  
comes on when driving, there may be  
something wrong with the ESP® systems  
(other than ABS). You should have the  
system inspected by an authorized  
SUZUKI dealer.  
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warn-  
ing light  
If one of the above occurs, have the sys-  
tem inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.  
If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake  
system will function as an ordinary brake  
system that does not have this ABS sys-  
tem.  
For details of ABS system, refer to “Anti-  
lock brake system (ABS)” in “OPERATING  
YOUR VEHICLE” section.  
65D529  
For details of the ESP® systems, refer to  
“Electronic stability program (ESP®)” in  
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working.  
If the light stays on or comes on when driv-  
ing, there may be something wrong with  
the ABS.  
®
ESP warning light  
WARNING  
The ESP® systems cannot prevent  
accidents. Always drive carefully.  
If this happens:  
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.  
2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” or  
change the ignition mode to “LOCK”  
(OFF) by pressing the engine switch  
and then start the engine again.  
52KM133  
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler  
AG.  
If the warning light comes on briefly and  
then turns off, the system is normal. If the  
warning light still stays on, something is  
wrong with the system.  
This light blinks 5 times per second when  
one of the following systems is activated.  
• Stability control system  
• Traction control system  
If the light and the brake system warning  
light stay on or come on simultaneously  
when driving, your ABS system is  
equipped with the rear brake force control  
function (proportioning valve function) and  
• Hill descent control system (if equipped)  
If this light blinks, drive carefully.  
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®
ESP OFF indicator light  
Hill descent control indicator light  
(if equipped)  
Oil pressure light  
57L30045  
50G051  
79K050  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working.  
When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed to  
turn off the ESP® systems (other than  
ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light comes  
on and stays on.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on. When the engine is started, the  
light goes out. The light will come on and  
remain on if there is insufficient oil pres-  
sure. If the light comes on when driving,  
pull off the road as soon as you can and  
stop the engine.  
Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.  
If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-  
tem should be inspected by your SUZUKI  
dealer before you drive the vehicle again.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working.  
When you push the hill descent control  
switch and the hill descent control operat-  
ing conditions are fulfilled, the hill descent  
control indicator comes on. If the hill  
descent control indicator blinks, the hill  
descent control will not be activated.  
For details of the ESP® systems, refer to  
“Electronic stability program (ESP®)” in  
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.  
For details of the hill descent control sys-  
tem, refer to “Hill descent control system (if  
equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-  
CLE” section.  
NOTICE  
• If you operate the engine with this  
light on, severe engine damage can  
result.  
• Do not rely on the oil pressure light  
to indicate the need to add oil. Peri-  
odically check the engine oil level.  
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Charging light  
Driver’s seat belt reminder light /  
Front passenger’s seat belt  
reminder light (if equipped)  
AIR BAG light  
50G052  
63J030  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on. When the engine is started, the  
light goes out. The light will come on and  
remain on if there is something wrong with  
the battery charging system. If the light  
comes on when the engine is running, the  
charging system should be inspected  
immediately by your SUZUKI dealer.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
blinks or comes on for several seconds so  
you can check that the light is working.  
60G049  
When the driver or front passenger does  
not buckle his or her seat belt, this light will  
come on and/or blink.  
For details of the seat belt reminder, refer  
to “Seat belts and child restraint systems”  
in this section.  
The light will come on and stay on if there  
is a problem in the air bag system or the  
seat belt pretensioner system.  
WARNING  
If AIR BAG light does not blink or  
come on briefly when the ignition  
switch is turned to “ON” position or  
the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”,  
stays on for more than 10 seconds,  
or comes on while driving, the air bag  
system or the seat belt pretensioner  
system may not work properly. Have  
both systems inspected by an autho-  
rized SUZUKI dealer.  
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Malfunction indicator light  
Immobilizer/keyless push start sys-  
tem warning light  
NOTICE  
Continuing to drive the vehicle when  
the malfunction indicator light is on  
or blinking can cause permanent  
damage to the vehicle’s emission  
control system, and can affect fuel  
economy and driveability.  
65D530  
80JM122  
Your vehicle has a computer-controlled  
emission control system. A malfunction  
indicator light is provided on the instrument  
cluster to indicate when it is necessary to  
have the emission control system serviced.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on. When the engine is started, the  
light goes out.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working. If this light stays on, there  
is a problem with the system.  
Open door warning light  
If the malfunction indicator light comes on  
or blinks when the engine is running, there  
is a damage in the emission control sys-  
tem.  
Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer to  
have the damage fixed.  
(For EU specification vehicle)  
54G391  
Also, if this light comes on when the  
engine is running, there is a problem with  
the continuously variable transaxle sys-  
tem. Ask your SUZUKI dealer to have the  
system inspected.  
This light remains on until all doors (includ-  
ing the tailgate) are completely closed.  
If any door (including the tailgate) is open  
when the vehicle is moving, a ding sounds  
to remind you to close all doors completely.  
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However, repeating these operations could  
cause damage to the power steering sys-  
tem.  
Low fuel warning light  
Electric power steering light  
NOTE:  
If the power steering system does not work  
properly, it will require greater effort to  
steer, but you still will be able to steer.  
NOTE:  
54G343  
79J039  
If the steering is operated, you may hear  
noise caused by electric power steering  
operation. This is normal and indicates that  
the power steering system works properly.  
If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank  
immediately.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on. When the engine is started, the  
light goes out.  
When this light comes on, a ding sounds  
once to remind you to fill the fuel.  
If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds  
every time when the ignition switch is  
turned to “ON” position or the engine  
switch is pressed to change the ignition  
mode to “ON”.  
If this light comes on while driving, the  
power steering system may not work prop-  
erly. Have the system inspected by your  
SUZUKI dealer.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
The activation point of this light varies  
depending on road conditions (for exam-  
ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions  
because of fuel moving in the tank.  
The following steering wheel operations  
may gradually take more effort while park-  
ing or driving at a very low speed. This is  
not a malfunction of the steering system,  
but the power steering control system lim-  
its the power assist in order to prevent it  
from overheating.  
• The steering wheel is operated very  
often.  
• The steering wheel is kept in a fully  
turned position for a long while.  
When the power steering control system  
cools down, the power steering system will  
return to its original condition.  
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• When there is a problem with the brake  
control systems.  
Radar brake support system indica-  
tor light (if equipped)  
Radar brake support system OFF  
indicator light (if equipped)  
For details, refer to “Radar brake support  
system (if equipped)” in “OPERATING  
YOUR VEHICLE” section.  
54P000255  
54P000254  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working.  
When the brake support system is acti-  
vated, this light blinks rapidly.  
In the following situations, this light will come  
on and the radar brake support system will  
stop functioning when the ignition switch is  
in “ON” position or the ignition mode is “ON”.  
• When the radar brake support OFF  
switch is pushed and held to turn off the  
radar brake support system.  
In the following situations, this light will come  
on and the radar brake support system will  
stop functioning when the ignition switch is  
in “ON” position or the ignition mode is “ON”.  
• When there is a problem with the radar  
brake support system. In this case, you  
should have the system inspected by an  
authorized SUZUKI dealer.  
• When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed to  
turn off the ESP® systems (other than  
ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light will  
also come on.  
• When dirt is detected on the surface of  
the radar sensor cover. In this case,  
clean the cover.  
• When there is a problem with the ABS or  
ESP®. The ABS warning light or the  
ESP® warning light will also come on.  
For details, refer to “Radar brake support  
system (if equipped)” in “OPERATING  
YOUR VEHICLE” section.  
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Adaptive cruise control system  
warning light (if equipped)  
Automatic headlight leveling  
system warning light (if equipped)  
LED headlight warning light  
(if equipped)  
54P000233  
64J046  
54P000234  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working.  
If this light comes on, there is a problem  
with the automatic headlight leveling sys-  
tem. Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI  
dealer to have the problem corrected.  
If this light stays on, there is a problem with  
the adaptive cruise control system. Have  
the system inspected by your SUZUKI  
dealer.  
If this light comes on, there is a problem  
with the LED headlight. Park the vehicle in  
a safe place and consult your SUZUKI  
dealer to have the problem corrected.  
Rear fog light indicator light  
(if equipped)  
54G491  
The rear fog light indicator light comes on  
when the rear fog light operates.  
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Turn signal indicators  
Illumination indicator light  
4WD warning light (if equipped)  
50G055  
64J045  
57L30042  
When you turn on the left or right turn sig-  
nals, the corresponding green arrow on the  
instrument cluster will flash along with the  
respective turn signal lights. When you  
turn on the hazard warning switch, both  
arrows will flash along with all of the turn  
signal lights.  
This indicator light comes on while the  
position lights, tail light and/or the head-  
lights are on.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working.  
• This light comes on if there is any prob-  
lem with the four-mode 4WD system.  
The system will be deactivated automati-  
cally.  
• The light blinks if the vehicle is in either  
of the following conditions, and the sys-  
tem will be deactivated automatically.  
– Wheels of different diameters are fitted  
to the vehicle.  
Main beam (high beam) indicator  
light  
– Drive train components overheat as a  
result of spinning of a drive wheel in  
mud or snow.  
NOTE:  
50G056  
Should the light blink, immediately move  
the vehicle to a safe place and park it there  
to protect the drive train components. If  
you let the engine run at idle for a while  
except for the case of different sized  
wheels are fitted, the light will go out and  
the system will resume.  
This indicator comes on when headlight  
main beams (high beams) are turned on.  
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If either of odometer reading or time is  
reached to the value which is set by the  
system, this light blinks when the ignition  
switch or engine switch is in “ON” position.  
In addition, the message is shown on the  
information display to tell you it is neces-  
sary to change the engine oil and oil filter.  
When the engine oil and oil filter are  
changed, and the oil life monitoring system  
is reset, this light will go out.  
(For diesel engine model)  
Oil change request light  
(if equipped)  
This light comes on for several seconds  
when the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON” so you  
can check that light is working.  
If this light blinks when the engine is run-  
ning, you should change the engine oil and  
oil filter immediately since the monitoring sys-  
tem has calculated that oil life has been  
diminished by a deterioration of engine oil.  
When the engine oil and oil filter are  
changed, and the oil life monitoring system  
is reset, this light will go out.  
79JM007  
Whenever the engine oil and oil filter are  
changed, the light must be reset to monitor  
the next oil change timing properly. The  
light will go out after the reset. For the  
resetting procedure, refer to “Information  
display” in this section.  
Your vehicle has the oil life monitoring sys-  
tem and related oil change request light  
that alerts you to change the engine oil and  
oil filter.  
When this light comes on or blinks, change  
engine oil and oil filter immediately.  
For details on how to change the engine oil  
and oil filter, refer to “Changing engine oil  
and filter” in “INSPECTION AND MAINTE-  
NANCE” section.  
Gasoline engine model and diesel engine  
model have different lighting methods for  
oil change request light. Check an appro-  
priate method from the following descrip-  
tions, according to your vehicle model.  
NOTICE  
Severe engine damage will result, if  
you keep operating the engine after  
this light comes on.  
Change the engine oil and oil filter  
immediately when the light blinks.  
NOTE:  
This light is used to facilitate the oil and oil  
filter change according to the maintenance  
schedule.  
(For gasoline engine model)  
This light comes on for several seconds  
when the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON” so you  
can check that light is working.  
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Whenever the engine oil and oil filter are  
changed, the light must be reset to monitor  
the next oil change timing properly. To  
reset the light, consult your SUZUKI  
dealer.  
Glow plug indicator light  
(for diesel engine model)  
Fuel filter warning light  
(for diesel engine model)  
NOTICE  
Severe engine damage will result, if  
you keep operating the engine after  
this light blinks.  
Change the engine oil and oil filter  
immediately when the light blinks.  
60A543  
60A541  
If the coolant temperature is cool enough,  
this light comes on when the ignition  
switch is turned to “ON” position or the  
engine switch is pressed to change the  
ignition mode to “ON” and goes out when  
the glow plug is heated enough for engine  
starting.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on for several seconds so you can  
check that the light is working.  
If the light comes on when driving, it is pos-  
sible that water may be in the fuel filter.  
Drain water as soon as possible. Have  
your vehicle inspected by an authorized  
SUZUKI dealer.  
NOTE:  
• Note that engine oil degrades faster  
under the following conditions:  
– Mainly urban use of the vehicle,  
requiring more frequent regeneration  
of the DPF®;  
– Use of the vehicle for short drives, in  
which the engine does not have time  
to reach its regular operating tem-  
perature;  
– Repeated interruptions to the regen-  
eration process signaled by the DPF®  
warning light coming on.  
• Since special procedures and tools are  
required, ask your authorized SUZUKI  
dealer to reset the oil life monitoring sys-  
tem for diesel engine.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
model)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE”  
section.  
®
Diesel particulate filter (DPF )  
warning light (for diesel engine  
model)  
“ENG A-STOP OFF” light  
(if equipped)  
NOTICE  
®
®
Regenerate the DPF when the DPF  
warning light comes on.  
®
Failure to regenerate the DPF will  
cause the vehicle malfunction due to  
the clogged filter.  
72M00159  
64J244  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working.  
“ENG A-STOP” indicator light  
(if equipped)  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on for several seconds so you can  
check that the light is working. If the light  
When you push “ENG A-STOP OFF”  
switch, this light comes on.  
®
comes on when driving, the DPF is nearly  
clogged. To turn off the warning light, the  
vehicle must stay in motion until regenera-  
tion has been completed.  
If this light blinks when driving, there may  
be something wrong with “ENG A-STOP”  
system. You should have the system  
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI  
dealer.  
72M00032  
The process normally takes about 25 min-  
utes.  
The optimum condition for ending the pro-  
cess are achieved by keeping the vehicle  
in motion at a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph)  
or higher, or an engine speed higher than  
2,000 rpm.  
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”  
position or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light  
comes on briefly so you can check that the  
light is working.  
For details, refer to “ENG A-STOP system  
(engine auto stop start system) (if  
equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-  
CLE” section.  
When the engine is stopped by “ENG A-  
STOP” system, this light comes on.  
If you drive your vehicle until the light goes  
out, the regeneration of the DPF will be  
®
For details, refer to “ENG A-STOP system  
(engine auto stop start system) (if  
equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-  
CLE” section.  
completed.  
®
For details of the DPF , refer to “Diesel  
particulate filter (DPF ) (For diesel engine  
®
2-101  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Lighting operation  
EXAMPLE  
Master warning indicator light  
Lighting control lever  
(3)  
78K049  
When the information display shows warn-  
ing and indicator messages, this indicator  
light may also blink.  
(2)  
(1)  
For details, refer to “Information display” in  
this section.  
61MM0A072  
57L21128  
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob  
on the end of the lever. There are three  
positions:  
WARNING  
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-  
ate controls by reaching through the  
steering wheel.  
OFF (1)  
All lights are off.  
(2)  
Front position lights, tail lights, license  
plate light and instrument lights are on, but  
headlights are off.  
(3)  
Front position lights, tail lights, license  
plate light, instrument lights and headlights  
are on.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
EXAMPLE  
61MM0A073  
With the headlights on, push the lever for-  
ward 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.  
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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:  
Automatic light operation  
(if equipped)  
ON: Lights ON  
LIGHT: When it is light around the light sensor (5).  
DARK: When it is dark around the light sensor (5).  
EXAMPLE  
(4)  
(3)  
Ignition mode  
Lighting  
switch posi-  
tion  
“LOCK” (OFF)  
or “ACC”  
Ignition mode “ON”  
Main lights to be  
operated  
LIGHT  
DARK  
LIGHT  
DARK  
–
Position lights,  
Tail lights  
–
–
–
–
(2)  
(1)  
(1) OFF  
(2) AUTO  
(3)  
Headlights  
–
–
–
–
–
Position lights,  
Tail lights  
–
ON  
ON  
ON  
–
61MM0A074  
Headlights  
–
–
–
Position lights,  
Tail lights  
ON  
–
ON  
–
ON  
–
(5)  
Headlights  
Position lights,  
Tail lights  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
(4)  
Headlights  
54P000235  
2-104  
54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob  
on the end of the lever. There are four  
positions:  
(4)  
Front position lights, tail lights, license  
plate light, instrument lights and headlights  
are on.  
CAUTION  
If the light sensor area of the wind-  
shield is covered with mud, ice, or  
other similar substances, the head-  
lights and position lights may be  
turned on even when it is still light  
outside. Before removing such sub-  
stances from the windshield, always  
set the wiper control lever to “OFF”  
position. If the lever is left in “AUTO”  
position, the wipers could unexpect-  
edly operate and cause injury, and  
could also be damaged.  
OFF (1)  
All lights are off.  
EXAMPLE  
AUTO (2)  
This function works when the ignition  
mode has been changed to “ON” by press-  
ing the engine switch. The headlights and  
position lights are turned on and off auto-  
matically according to the amount of out-  
side light detected by a sensor. They go  
out automatically when you change the  
ignition mode to “ACC” or “LOCK” by  
pressing the engine switch.  
NOTE:  
• Avoid covering the light sensor area of  
the windshield with a sticker. The sticker  
may impair the performance of the sen-  
sor and make the system unable to con-  
trol operation of the lights correctly.  
• If you changed the ignition mode to “ON”  
by pressing the engine switch and  
“AUTO” position remains selected, the  
headlights and position lights come on  
automatically as it gets dark outside,  
even with the engine not running. Leav-  
ing the lights lit for a long time may lead  
to a completely discharged battery.  
The light sensor (5) for sensing the amount  
of outside light is installed on the upper  
part of the windshield. It also serves as the  
rain sensor for the rain-sensing wipers.  
61MM0A075  
With the headlights on, push the lever for-  
ward 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.  
(3)  
Front position lights, tail lights, license  
plate light and instrument lights are on, but  
headlights are off.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Auto-on headlight system  
Rain-triggered automatic lighting oper-  
ation  
The setting of the auto-on headlight sys-  
tem can be changed to make it turn on the  
headlights:  
• when the rain sensor senses heavy rain-  
fall  
• when the rain sensor senses light and  
heavy rainfall (in coordination with rain-  
sensing wiper operation), or  
• independently from rain-sensing wiper  
operation.  
WARNING  
It takes about 5 seconds for the light  
sensor to react to a change in light-  
ing conditions. To help avoid an acci-  
dent 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.  
Light reminder buzzer  
Reprogramming the automatic light  
function  
The following settings of the automatic  
light function can be customized to your  
preference. Please contact an authorized  
SUZUKI dealer if you want the function  
reprogrammed.  
54P000236  
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, or the engine switch is pressed to  
change the ignition mode to “LOCK”  
(OFF).  
The auto-on headlight system automati-  
cally turns on all lights that are operated by  
the lighting control lever on the steering  
column, when the following three condi-  
tions 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) You press the engine switch to change  
the ignition mode to “ON”.  
Sensitivity of the light sensor  
The amount of outside light needed to turn  
the lights on and off is pre-set at the fac-  
tory. The sensitivity of the light sensor can  
be adjusted so that the lights are turned on  
and off when it is:  
• lighter outside than the pre-set condition,  
or  
• darker outside than the pre-set condition  
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.  
This system is operated by a signal from  
the light sensor (5) on the windshield. Do  
not cover the sensor (5). Otherwise, the  
system will not work correctly.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Daytime running light (D.R.L.) sys-  
tem (if equipped)  
Rear fog light switch (if equipped)  
EXAMPLE  
Front fog light switch  
(if equipped)  
When the engine is started, this system  
turns on the daytime running lights.  
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.  
61MM0A214  
To turn the rear fog light on, twist the knob  
as shown in the illustration with the head-  
lights on. When the rear fog light is on, an  
indicator light on the instrument cluster will  
come on.  
64J058  
The front fog light comes on when the fog  
light switch is pushed in with the position  
lights, tail lights and/or the headlights on.  
An indicator light above the switch will be  
lit when the front fog light is on.  
NOTE:  
In some countries, the lighting operation  
may be different from the above descrip-  
tion according to local regulations.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Headlight leveling switch  
(if equipped)  
Turn signal control lever  
Vehicle Load  
Condition  
Switch Position  
0
Driver only  
Driver +  
1 passenger  
(in front seat)  
0
2
Driver +  
4 passengers,  
no cargo  
Driver +  
4 passengers,  
cargo added  
3
4
Driver +  
full cargo  
57L21128  
80JM040  
WARNING  
Level the headlight beam according to the  
load condition of your vehicle by turning  
this switch. The chart below shows the  
appropriate switch position for different  
vehicle load conditions.  
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-  
ate controls by reaching through the  
steering wheel.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Lane change signal  
NOTE:  
Turn signal operation  
You can customize the setting for the num-  
ber of flashing times of the turn signal and  
its indicator (1 to 4 times). Please ask an  
authorized SUZUKI dealer for the customi-  
zation.  
With the ignition switch in “ON” position or  
the ignition mode “ON”, move the lever  
upward or downward to activate the right  
or left turn signals.  
Normal turn signal  
EXAMPLE  
61MM0A077  
Move the lever partway upward or down-  
ward to turn right or left and hold the lever  
in the moved position.  
• The turn signal and its indicator flash  
while the lever is held at the moved posi-  
tion.  
The turn signal and its indicator flash 3  
times even if you return the lever immedi-  
ately after moving it.  
EXAMPLE  
61MM0A076  
Move the lever all the way upward or  
downward to signal. When the turn is com-  
pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever  
will return to its normal position.  
NOTE:  
The turn signal and its indicator can be set  
whether they flash 3 times after the turn  
signal lever is returned via the information  
display. Refer to “Information display” in  
this section.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Wiper and washer operation  
Hazard warning switch  
Windshield wiper and washer  
lever  
When the ignition switch is in “ON” position  
or the ignition mode is “ON”, you can use  
the wiper/washer lever or switch (if  
equipped).  
EXAMPLE  
Windshield wipers  
EXAMPLE  
54P000242  
Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-  
vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-  
nal lights and both turn signal indicators  
will flash simultaneously. To turn off the  
lights, push the switch again.  
Use the hazard warning lights to warn  
other drivers of possible risk of traffic haz-  
ard when you park your vehicle in case of  
emergency.  
65D611  
WARNING  
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-  
ate controls by reaching through the  
steering wheel.  
61MM0A079  
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the  
lever down to one of the three operating  
positions. In “INT” position, the wipers  
operate intermittently. The “INT” position is  
very convenient for driving in mist or light  
rain. In “LO” position, the wipers operate at  
a steady low speed. In “HI” position, the  
wipers operate at a steady high speed. To  
turn off the wipers, move the lever back to  
“OFF” position.  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Move the lever up and hold it to “MIST”  
position, the windshield wipers will turn on  
continuously at low speed.  
Windshield wipers with rain sens-  
ing function (if equipped)  
EXAMPLE  
EXAMPLE  
EXAMPLE  
61MM0A082  
If the control lever has on “AUTO” position,  
you can change the system’s sensitivity to  
rain/snow by turning the knob of the con-  
trol lever increased sensitivity or backward  
for decreased sensitivity.  
61MM0A080  
61MM0A081  
If the lever is equipped with “INT TIME”  
control, turn the control forward or back-  
ward to adjust the intermittent wiper opera-  
tion to the desired interval.  
Press the engine switch to change the igni-  
tion mode to “ON”. To turn the rain-sensing  
wipers on, move the lever down to one of  
the three operating positions. In “AUTO”  
position (if provided), the wipers automati-  
cally operate when the wiper system  
senses rain or snow. In “LO” position, the  
wipers operate at a steady low speed. In  
“HI” position, the wipers operate at a  
steady high speed. To turn off the wipers,  
move the lever back to “OFF” position.  
(1)  
Move the lever up and hold it to “MIST”  
position; the wipers will operate continu-  
ously at low speed for as long as you hold  
the lever in “MIST” position.  
54P000243  
(1) Rain sensor  
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54P00-01E  
BEFORE DRIVING  
– There were already raindrops on the  
windshield before starting rain-sensing  
wiper operation. You should remove  
the raindrops by operating the wipers  
under manual control.  
– The rain sensor is hotter than 80°C  
(176°F) in the sun or lower than –10°C  
(14°F) in freezing weather. (The wip-  
ers do not operate under this condi-  
tion.)  
– The windshield is coated with a water-  
repellent substance, which causes  
raindrops to run down quickly. This will  
give a clearer view and the wipers  
may seem to operate too frequently. In  
this case, decrease the system’s sen-  
sitivity.  
Reprogramming the rain-sensing wiper  
function  
CAUTION  
“AUTO” position operation of the rain-  
sensing wiper function can be customized  
to your preference by reprogramming its  
setting as follows. Please contact an  
authorized SUZUKI dealer for this customi-  
zation.  
• Observe the following instructions  
when the wiper lever is set to  
“AUTO” position with the engine  
switch in “ON” mode. Otherwise,  
the wipers could unexpectedly  
operate and cause injury, and could  
also be damaged.  
– Do not touch or wipe the rain  
sensor area of the windshield  
with a cloth.  
– Do not hit the windshield or rain  
sensor.  
• Set the wiper control lever to “OFF”  
position before washing the vehicle  
in an automatic car wash or clean-  
ing the windshield.  
Full-automatic wiping (factory setting)  
The system automatically selects the most  
appropriate of the following wiping modes:  
no wiping, intermittent wiping, low-speed  
wiping or high-speed wiping.  
Semi-automatic wiping  
The system automatically selects the most  
appropriate of the following wiping modes:  
intermittent wiping, low-speed wiping or  
high-speed wiping. (The wipers do not stop  
automatically.)  
– The sensor area is covered with a  
sticker.  
– The wiper blades are damaged. You  
should replace them.  
NOTE:  
• Under the following conditions, the rain  
sensor may not be able to sense rain or  
snow correctly, and thus the rain-sensing  
wiper function may not work or may work  
incorrectly. (Use a position other than  
“AUTO” under these conditions.)  
– Rain or snow does not hit the rain sen-  
sor area of the windshield, or the snow  
is not of a type that is able to be  
detected by the sensor.  
– The rain sensor area is covered with  
mud, ice or other similar substance.  
You should remove any foreign sub-  
stance.  
• The following conditions may indicate  
problems with the rain-sensing wiper  
system. If your system exhibits any of  
the following conditions, have it  
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI  
dealer.  
– Rainfall/snowfall rate varies but the  
wiping interval remains constant.  
– Rain/snow is falling but the wipers do  
not operate.  
Intermittent wiping  
The wipers operate only in the intermittent  
wiping mode. The wiping interval can be  
changed with the knob on the control lever.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Windshield washer  
EXAMPLE  
Rear window wiper/washer switch  
NOTICE  
To help prevent damage to the wind-  
shield wiper and washer system  
components, you should take the fol-  
lowing precautions:  
• Do not continue to hold in the lever  
when there is no windshield  
washer fluid being sprayed or the  
washer motor can be damaged.  
• Do not attempt to remove dirt from  
a dry windshield with the wipers or  
you can damage the windshield  
and the wiper blades. Always wet  
the windshield with washer fluid  
before operating the wipers.  
• Clear ice or packed snow from the  
wiper blades before using the wip-  
ers.  
• Check the washer fluid level regu-  
larly. Check it often when the  
weather is bad.  
EXAMPLE  
Washer  
Wiper  
Intermittent wiper  
61MM0A100  
61MM0A099  
To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the  
lever toward you. The windshield wipers  
will automatically turn on at low speed if  
they are not already on and your vehicle is  
equipped with “INT” position.  
To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear  
wiper switch on the end of the lever for-  
ward to “ON” position. If your vehicle is  
equipped with “INT” position, the rear  
wiper operates intermittently when you  
twist the switch forward to “INT” position.  
To turn the rear wiper off, twist the switch  
rearward to “OFF” position.  
• Fill a reservoir 3/4 full with washer  
fluid to for its expansion, if tem-  
perature falls low enough to freeze  
the fluid.  
WARNING  
• To prevent windshield icing in cold  
weather, turn on the defroster to  
heat the windshield before and  
during windshield washer use.  
With the rear wiper in “OFF” position, twist  
the switch rearward and hold it there to  
spray window washer fluid.  
• Do not use radiator antifreeze in  
the windshield washer reservoir. It  
can severely impair visibility when  
sprayed on the windshield, and can  
also damage your vehicle’s paint.  
With the rear wiper in “ON” position, turn  
the switch forward and hold it there to  
spray window washer fluid.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
WARNING  
Tilt/telescoping steering lock  
lever  
NOTICE  
Clear ice or snow from the rear win-  
dow and rear wiper blade before  
using the rear wiper. Accumulated  
ice or snow could prevent the wiper  
blade from moving, causing damage  
to the wiper motor.  
Never attempt to adjust the steering  
wheel while the vehicle is moving or  
you could lose control of the vehicle.  
EXAMPLE  
(1)  
(2)  
61MM0A085  
(1) LOCK  
(2) UNLOCK  
The lock lever is located under the steering  
column. To adjust the steering wheel  
height and fore-aft position:  
1) Push down the lock lever to unlock the  
steering column.  
2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired  
height and fore-aft position and lock the  
steering column by pulling up the lock  
lever.  
3) Try moving the steering wheel up and  
down and back and forth to check that it  
is securely locked in position.  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
Type 2  
Horn  
Heated rear window switch /  
heated outside rearview  
mirror switch (if equipped)  
EXAMPLE  
EXAMPLE  
Type 1  
EXAMPLE  
(1)  
54P000245  
When the rear window is misted, push this  
switch (1) to clear the window.  
68LM240  
(1)  
Press the horn button of the steering wheel  
to sound the horn. The horn will sound with  
the ignition switch in any position or any  
ignition mode.  
EXAMPLE  
54P000244  
(2)  
54P000246  
If the outside rearview mirror has the mark  
(2), it is also equipped with the heated out-  
side rearview mirrors. When you push the  
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BEFORE DRIVING  
switch (1), both the heated outside rear-  
view mirrors and the heated rear window  
will operate simultaneously.  
An indicator light will be lit when the defog-  
ger is on. The defogger will work only  
when the engine is running. To turn off the  
defogger, push the switch (1) again.  
NOTICE  
The heated rear window and the  
heated outside rearview mirrors (if  
equipped) use a large amount of elec-  
tricity. Turn off the switch after the  
window and mirrors have become  
clear.  
NOTE:  
• The defogger will work only when the  
engine is running.  
• The defogger will automatically turn off  
after the defogger remains on for 15 min-  
utes to prevent discharging of the bat-  
tery.  
• If your vehicle is equipped with heated  
outside rearview mirrors, only the  
driver’s side outside rearview mirror has  
the mark (2), but both outside rearview  
mirrors work simultaneously.  
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