Get BEFORE DRIVING -> Tachometer Guide for Suzuki Vitara SUV 2020

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

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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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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

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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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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)

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(2) Indicator selector knob

(3) Trip meter selector knob

(F)

(E)

(G)

(1)

The information display shows the follow-

ing information.

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Display (A)

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(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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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.

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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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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)

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(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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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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• 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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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).

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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.

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NOTE:

The currently selected setting item is sur-

rounded by a frame.

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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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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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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

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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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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)

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Keyless Push Start System

Off

This message is displayed when “ACC”

position is selected as the power supply

position. (#1)

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(#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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Warning and indicator

message

Master warning

indicator light

Sound

Cause and remedy

Keyless Push Start System

Off

The clutch pedal is depressed. Press the

engine switch to start the engine.

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Warning and indicator

Master warning

indicator light

Sound

Cause and remedy

message

Keyless Push Start System

Off

The engine switch is pressed without

depressing the brake and clutch pedals. Try

again as instructed by the message.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Keyless Push Start System

Off

This message is displayed when “ON” posi-

tion is selected as the power supply posi-

tion. (#1)

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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)

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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.

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(#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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Warning and indicator

message

Master warning

indicator light

Sound

Cause and remedy

Off

The road may be icy. Drive very carefully.

(#1)

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Warning and indicator

Master warning

indicator light

Sound

Cause and remedy

message

Keyless Push Start System

Off

The remote controller battery is about to

become flat. Replace the battery. (#1)

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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.

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(#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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

(Continued)

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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:

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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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

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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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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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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

–

61MM0A074

Headlights

–

Position lights,

Tail lights

ON

–

ON

–

ON

–

(5)

Headlights

Position lights,

Tail lights

ON

(4)

Headlights

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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.

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WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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– 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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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

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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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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)

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(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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