Get BEFORE DRIVING -> Rear seats Guide for Suzuki Vitara SUV 2020

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.

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• Do not cover the seat with any

insulating materials such as blan-

kets or cushions.

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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

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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.

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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.

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4) Pull the release lever on the top of each

split seat, and fold the seatbacks for-

ward.

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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.

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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

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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Seat belts and child restraint

systems

Above the pelvis

Across the pelvis

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65D201

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)

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• 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.

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WARNING

(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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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CENTER

(2)

(3)

(1)

(3)

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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.

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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)

(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.

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(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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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

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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.

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(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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

U

X

N.A.

U

group II

group III

15 to 25 kg

22 to 36 kg

UF

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In case the front passenger airbag is deactivated.

Seating position (or other site)

Mass Group

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

X

N.A.

U¹⁾

UF¹⁾

N.A.

U

N.A.

group II

group III

15 to 25 kg

22 to 36 kg

UF

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.

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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.

Outboard

N.A.

Center

N.A.

F

G

E

ISO/L1

ISO/L2

ISO/R1

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/F2

ISO/F2X

ISO/F3

N.A.

carrycot

N.A.

group 0

up to 10 kg

up to 13 kg

IL,IUF^{1), 4)}

IL,IUF¹⁾

IL,IUF^{1), 2)}

IL,IUF¹⁾

IL,IUF^{1), 2)}

IL,IUF¹⁾

IL,IUF^{1), 3)}

IL,IUF^{1), 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.

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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.

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Installation suitability of i-Size child restraint systems

Seating position

Rear

Front

Rear

Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate

Passenger

Outboard

Left

Outboard

Right

Outboard

Left

Outboard

Right

Center

N.A.

Center

N.A.

i-Size Child

Restraint

N.A.

i-U

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.

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(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)

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– 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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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)

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(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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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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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

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Driver’s knee air bag (if equipped)

EXAMPLE

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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

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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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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)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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• 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-

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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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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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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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