Get OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Guide for Suzuki Vitara SUV 2020

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Exhaust gas warning

Daily inspection checklist

WARNING

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• Do not park with the engine run-

ning for a long period of time, even

in an open area. If it is necessary to

sit for a short time in a parked vehi-

cle with the engine running, check

that the air intake selector is set to

“FRESH AIR” and the blower is at

high speed.

Before driving

• Avoid operating the vehicle with

the tailgate or trunk open. If it is

necessary to do so, check that the

sunroof (if equipped) and all win-

dows are closed, and the blower is

at high speed with the air intake

selector set to “FRESH AIR”.

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• To allow proper operation of your

vehicle’s ventilation system, keep

the air inlet grill in front of the wind-

shield clear of snow, leaves or

other obstructions at all times.

• Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear

of snow and other material to help

reduce the buildup of exhaust

gases under the vehicle. This is

particularly important when parked

in blizzard conditions.

WARNING

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Avoid breathing exhaust gases.

Exhaust gases contain carbon mon-

oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is

colorless and odorless. Since carbon

monoxide is difficult to detect by

itself, take the following precautions

to help prevent carbon monoxide

from entering your vehicle.

1) Check that windows, mirrors, lights and

reflectors are clean and unobstructed.

2) Visually check the tires for the following

points:

– the depth of the tread groove

– abnormal wear, cracks and damage

– loose wheel bolts

– existence of foreign material such as

nails, stones, etc.

Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE” section for details.

3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.

• Do not leave the engine running in

garages or other confined areas.

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• Have the exhaust system inspected

periodically for damage and leak-

age. Any damage or leakage

should be repaired immediately.

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NOTE:

the hood all the way without releasing

the secondary latch. Close the hood

securely after checking for proper latch

operation. See the item “All latches,

hinges and locks” of “Chassis, body

and others” in “Maintenance schedule”

in “INSPECTION AND MAINTE-

NANCE” section for lubrication sched-

ule.

Engine oil consumption

It is normal for water to drip from the air

conditioning system after use.

It is normal for the engine to consume

some engine oil during normal vehicle

operation.

4) Check that the hood is fully closed and

latched.

5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,

brake lights and horn for proper opera-

tion.

The amount of engine oil consumption

depends on viscosity and quality of the oil

and your driving conditions.

6) Adjust the seat and head restraint.

7) Check the brake pedal and the parking

brake lever.

More oil is consumed during high-speed

driving and when there is frequent acceler-

ation and deceleration. Under high loads,

your engine also will consume more oil.

A new engine also consumes more oil,

since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder

walls have not yet become conditioned.

New engines reach the normal level of oil

consumption only after approximately

5000 km (3000 miles) driving.

WARNING

Check that the hood is fully closed

and latched before driving. If it is not,

it can fly up unexpectedly during

driving, obstructing your view and

resulting in an accident.

8) Adjust the mirrors.

9) Check that you and all passengers

have properly fastened your seat belts.

10)Check that all warning lights come on

as the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed

to change the ignition mode to “ON”.

11)Check all gauges.

Once a month, or each time you fill your

fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a

tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire

pressure of the spare tire.

12)Check that the brake system warning

light turns off when the parking brake is

released.

Oil consumption:

Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km

(1 Qt. per 600 miles)

Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel

tank, perform the following under-hood

checks:

When judging the amount of oil consump-

tion, note that the oil may become diluted

and it is difficult to judge the accurate oil

level.

As an example, if a vehicle is used for

repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-

mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not

show any drop in the oil level at all, even

after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-

ing. This is because the oil gradually

becomes diluted with fuel or moisture,

1) Engine oil level

2) Coolant level

3) Brake fluid level

4) Battery solution level

5) Windshield washer fluid level

6) Hood latch operation

Pull the hood release handle inside the

vehicle. Check that you cannot open

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making it appear that the oil level has not

changed.

Ignition switch

(vehicle without keyless push

start system)

EXAMPLE

You should also be aware that the diluting

ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle

is subsequently driven at high speeds,

such as on an expressway, making it

appear that oil is excessively consumed

after high-speed driving.

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The ignition switch has the following four

positions:

LOCK

This is the normal parking position. It is the

only position in which the key can be

removed.

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WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

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Manual transaxle

ACC

Accessories such as the radio can oper-

ate, but the engine is off.

Turn to “LOCK”

ON

This is the normal operating position. All

electrical systems are on.

Push

START

This is the position for starting the engine

using the starter motor. The key should be

released from this position as soon as the

engine starts.

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Ignition key reminder (if equipped)

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

you to remove the ignition key if it is in the

ignition switch when the driver’s door is

opened.

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You must push in the key to turn it to

“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition, and

prevents normal use of the steering wheel

after the key is removed.

WARNING

• Never return the ignition switch to

“LOCK” position and remove the

ignition key while the vehicle is

moving. The steering wheel will

lock and you will not be able to

steer the vehicle.

To release the steering lock, insert the key

and turn it clockwise to one of the other

positions. If you have trouble turning the

key to unlock the steering, try turning the

steering wheel slightly to the right or left

while turning the key.

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WARNING

IGNITION SWITCH POSITION. Refer to

“Information display” in “BEFORE DRIV-

ING” section for details.

Engine switch

(vehicle with keyless push

start system)

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• Always return the ignition switch to

“LOCK” position and remove the

ignition key when leaving the vehi-

cle even only for a short time. Also

do not leave children alone in a

parked vehicle. Unattended chil-

dren could cause accidental move-

ment of the vehicle or could tamper

with power windows or power sun-

roof. They also could suffer from

heat stroke in warm or hot weather.

These could result in severe injury

or even death.

ON

• With the engine off

You can use such electric equipment as

the power windows and wipers with the

engine off. When this ignition mode is

selected by pressing the engine switch,

the information display in the instrument

cluster shows the following message:

“ON” IGNITION SWITCH POSITION.

EXAMPLE

• With the engine on

All electric equipment is operational. The

vehicle can be driven when you have

selected this ignition mode by pressing

the engine switch.

NOTICE

START

• Do not use the starter motor for

more than 12 seconds at a time. If

the engine does not start, wait 15

seconds before trying again. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, check the fuel and igni-

tion systems or consult your

SUZUKI dealer.

• Do not leave the ignition switch in

“ON” position if the engine is not

running as the battery will dis-

charge.

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Provided you have the keyless push start

system remote controller with you, the

engine automatically starts when you

press the engine switch to select this igni-

tion mode after shifting to “N” (Neutral) and

depressing the brake and clutch pedals.

LOCK (OFF)

This mode is for parking the vehicle. When

this mode is selected by pressing the

engine switch and then any door (including

the tailgate) is opened or closed, the steer-

ing will be locked automatically.

NOTE:

ACC

You do not need to keep the engine switch

pressed to start the engine.

Press the engine switch to select this igni-

tion mode to use such electric equipment

as the audio system, outside rearview mir-

rors and accessory socket with the engine

off. When this position is selected, the

information display in the instrument clus-

ter shows the following message: “ACC”

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Unreleased steering lock warning

Keyless push start system

(if equipped)

NOTICE

If the steering lock remains engaged when

you press the engine switch to change the

ignition mode to “ON”, the information dis-

play in the instrument cluster shows the

message: “TRN. STEERING WHEEL TO

RELEASE LOCK”. Refer to “Information

display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section for

details.

Do not leave the engine switch in

“ACC” or “ON” mode when the

engine is not running. Avoid using

the radio or other electric accesso-

ries for a long time when the engine

switch is in “ACC” or “ON” mode

when the engine is not running, oth-

erwise the battery may discharge.

Provided the keyless push start system

remote controller is within the interior work-

able area (refer to the related explanation

in this section), you can use the engine

switch for starting the engine and selecting

an ignition mode (“ACC” or “ON”). In addi-

tion, the following functions can be used:

NOTE:

• Keyless entry function. Refer to “Keyless

push start system remote controller /

keyless entry system transmitter” in

“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details.

• Locking and unlocking doors (including

the tailgate) using a request switch.

Refer to “Keyless push start system

remote controller / keyless entry system

transmitter” in “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-

tion for details.

The steering lock may not be released if

some load is acting on the steering wheel.

If this happens, turn the steering wheel to

the right or left to relieve it from the load

before you press the engine switch again

to change to the desired ignition mode.

In the presence of strong radio signals or

noise, you may not be able to change the

ignition mode to “ACC” or “ON” or to start

the engine using the engine switch. In this

case, the information display in the instru-

ment cluster will show the following mes-

sage: KEY FOB NOT DETECTED.

• Immobilizer (anti-theft) function. Refer to

“Immobilizer system” in “BEFORE DRIV-

ING” section for details.

Engine switch illumination

The engine switch is illuminated (lit) in the

following situations:

• When the engine is off and the driver’s

door is open, or for 15 seconds after the

driver’s door is closed. The illumination

will fade out after 15 seconds passed.

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• When the engine is off and the position

lights are on. The illumination will go out

when the position lights are turned off.

• When the engine is on and the position

lights and/or the headlights are on. The

illumination will go out when the head-

lights are turned off.

Every time you press the engine switch,

the ignition mode changes as follows.

Selection of ignition modes

Press the engine switch to select “ACC” or

“ON” mode as follows when you use an

electric accessory or check the operation

of instruments without running the engine.

1) Bring the keyless push start system

remote controller with you and sit in the

driver’s seat.

LOCK

(OFF)

ACC

ON

(Audio equipment)

2) Without depressing the clutch pedal,

press the engine switch (1).

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NOTE:

(1)

To save the battery, the illumination will be

automatically turned off when both of the

following conditions are simultaneously

met:

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• The headlights and position lights are

turned off.

• 15 minutes has elapsed since opening

the driver’s door.

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NOTE:

When selecting the ignition modes, the

information display in the instrument clus-

ter shows certain messages. Refer to

“Information display” in “BEFORE DRIV-

ING” section for details.

• If you still cannot select the ignition

modes, there may be some problem with

the keyless push start system. Contact

an authorized SUZUKI dealer for an

inspection of the system.

EXAMPLE

(1)

• The immobilizer/keyless push start sys-

tem warning light will come on for about

5 seconds while the master warning indi-

cator light is blinking. In addition, the

information display in the instrument

cluster will show a message during this

time. Refer to “Information display” in

“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details.

• You may customize the system to cause

the interior buzzer to sound once for

warning that remote controller is out of

sensing range. To incorporate this cus-

tomization, please contact an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

• If the battery of the remote controller is

about to become completely discharged,

the corresponding message will appear

on the information display when you

press the engine switch to change the

ignition mode to “ON”. Refer to “Informa-

tion display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-

tion for details. For details on replacing

the battery, refer to “Keyless push start

system remote controller / keyless entry

system transmitter” in “BEFORE DRIV-

ING” section.

If the master warning indicator light

blinks and the ignition modes cannot

be selected

(2)

Your keyless push start system remote con-

troller may not be sensed as being within the

interior workable area (refer to the related

explanation in this section). Try again after

checking that you have the remote controller

with you. If the ignition modes still cannot be

selected, the battery of the remote controller

may be discharged. To select an ignition

mode, you must then use the following

method:

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1) Without depressing the brake pedal

and the clutch pedal, push the engine

switch (1).

2) The master warning indicator light in

the instrument cluster blinks and the

message “PLACE KEY FOB ON

START SWITCH” appears on the infor-

mation display within about 10 sec-

onds. Touch the engine switch with

“LOCK” button of remote controller (2)

for about 2 seconds.

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by pressing the engine switch and then

perform the engine starting operation.

Refer to “Starting engine (vehicle with key-

less push start system)” in this section.

• Always keep the remote controller with

you as the driver.

REMOTE CONTROLLER OUTSIDE

warning

(2)

When either of the conditions described

below is met, the system issues

a

REMOTE CONTROLLER OUTSIDE warn-

ing by sounding the interior and exterior

buzzers. At the same time, the immobi-

lizer/keyless push start system warning

light comes on and the master warning

indicator light blinks.

Interior workable area for engine

starting

• Any door is opened and then closed

while the remote controller is not inside

the vehicle and the engine is running or

the ignition mode has been changed to

“ACC” or “ON” by pressing the engine

switch.

• The remote controller is not inside the

vehicle when you attempt to start the

engine after changing the ignition mode

to “ACC” or “ON” by pressing the engine

switch.

(1)

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(1) Immobilizer/keyless push start sys-

tem warning light (blinks)

(2) Master warning indicator light (blinks)

NOTE:

• If the warning is given, locate the remote

controller as soon as possible.

(1)

• Any attempt to start the engine will fail

while the warning is active. The mes-

sage appearing on the information dis-

play in the instrument cluster will also

indicate this condition. Refer to “Informa-

tion display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-

tion for details.

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(1) Interior workable area

The interior workable area is defined as all

the interior spaces except for the space

above the instrument panel.

• Normally, the immobilizer/keyless push

start system warning light should go out

and the master warning indicator light

should stop blinking shortly after the

remote controller is brought back inside

the vehicle. If they remain lit and blinking,

change the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF)

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WARNING

NOTE:

Parking brake lever

• Even when the remote controller is in the

interior workable area, if it is in any of the

following conditions, you may not be

able to start the engine or select the igni-

tion modes, and the REMOTE CON-

TROLLER OUTSIDE warning may be

given.

• Never drive your vehicle with the

parking brake on: rear brake effec-

tiveness can be reduced from over-

heating, brake life may be

shortened, or permanent brake

damage may result.

• If the parking brake does not hold

the vehicle securely or does not

fully release, have your vehicle

inspected immediately by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

EXAMPLE

(1)

–The remote controller’s battery is low.

–The remote controller is affected by

strong radio signals or noise.

–The remote controller is in contact with

or covered by a metallic object.

–The remote controller is in stowage

such as the glove box or a door

pocket.

(2)

(3)

–The remote controller is in the sun visor

pocket or on the floor.

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• Even when the remote controller is out-

side the interior workable area, if it is in

any of the following conditions, you may

be able to start the engine or select the

ignition mode. The REMOTE CON-

TROLLER OUTSIDE warning may not

be given at that time.

–The remote controller is outside the

vehicle but very close to a door.

–The remote controller is on the instru-

ment panel.

(1) To set

(2) To release

(3) To release

The parking brake lever is located between

the seats. To set the parking brake, hold

the brake pedal down and pull the parking

brake lever all the way up. To release the

parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,

pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,

push the button on the end of the lever

with your thumb, and lower the lever to its

original position.

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WARNING

Parking brake reminder buzzer

Pedal

EXAMPLE

(1)

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.

Always set the parking brake fully

before leaving your vehicle or it may

move, causing injury or damage.

When parking, check that the gear-

shift lever is in reverse or first gear.

(2)

Remember,

even

though

the

transaxle is in gear or in Park, you

must set the parking brake fully.

WARNING

(3)

When parking the vehicle in

extremely cold weather, the following

procedure should be used:

1) Set the parking brake.

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2) Turn off the engine, and then shift

into reverse or first gear.

3) Get out of the vehicle and put

chocks under the wheels.

4) Release the parking brake.

When you return to your vehicle,

first set the parking brake, and

then remove the wheel chocks.

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Clutch pedal (1)

Starting engine

(vehicle without keyless push

start system)

WARNING

A clutch pedal is used to disengage the

drive to the wheels when starting the

engine, stopping, or shifting the gearshift

lever. Depressing the pedal disengages

the clutch.

Do not apply brakes continuously or

rest your foot on the brake pedal.

This will result in overheating of the

brakes which could cause unpredict-

able braking action, longer stopping

distances, or permanent brake dam-

age.

Before starting engine

WARNING

Do not drive with your foot resting on

the clutch pedal. It could result in

excessive clutch wear, clutch dam-

age, or unexpected loss of engine

braking.

Accelerator pedal (3)

An accelerator pedal controls the speed of

the engine. Depressing the accelerator

pedal increases power output and speed.

Brake pedal (2)

Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with front

and rear disc brakes. Depressing a brake

pedal applies both sets of brakes.

You may hear occasional brake squeal

when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-

mal condition caused by environmental

factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.

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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.

2) Shift into “N” (Neutral) and depress the

clutch pedal all the way to the floor.

Hold the clutch pedal while starting the

engine.

WARNING

If brake squeal is excessive and

occurs each time the brakes are

applied, you should have the brakes

checked by your SUZUKI dealer.

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WARNING

(For diesel engine model)

Starting a cold and warm engine

Cold engine

Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position

and wait until the glow plug indicator goes

out if it comes on. Crank the engine by

turning the ignition key to “START”.

Release the key when the engine starts.

Check that the parking brake is set

fully and the transaxle is in Neutral

before attempting to start the engine.

(For gasoline engine model)

With your foot taken off the accelerator

pedal, crank the engine by turning the igni-

tion key to “START”. Release the key when

the engine starts.

NOTICE

• Stop turning the starter immedi-

ately after the engine has started or

the starter system can be damaged.

• Do not crank the engine for more

than 30 seconds at a time. If the

engine does not start on the first

try, wait about 15 seconds before

trying again.

• Stop turning the starter immedi-

ately after the engine has started or

the starter system can be damaged.

• Do not crank the engine for more

than 12 seconds at a time. If the

engine does not start on the first

try, wait about 15 seconds before

trying again.

Warm engine

If the engine does not start after 12 sec-

onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,

and then press down the accelerator pedal

to 1/3 full of capacity and try cranking the

engine again. Release the key and accel-

erator pedal when the engine starts.

Crank the engine by turning the ignition

key to “START”. Release the key when the

engine starts.

Caution when stopping the engine with

turbocharger

When stopping the engine after climbing or

high speed driving, let the engine idle for

about one minute or more (if it is not pro-

hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and

engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil

If the engine still does not start, try holding

the accelerator pedal all the way to the

floor while cranking. This should clear the

engine if it is flooded.

from

over-deteriorating.

Deteriorated

engine oil will damage the bearings of the

turbocharger.

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Restarting diesel engine after fuel-

empty stop

If the engine stops and the low fuel warn-

ing light and the malfunction indicator light

come on, use the following procedure:

1) Fill the fuel tank.

Starting engine

(vehicle with keyless push

start system)

2) Hold the ignition key in “ON” position for

5-10 seconds to feed fuel.

Before starting engine

3) Perform above engine starting proce-

dure.

If the malfunction indicator light still comes

on after the engine started, there may be

some problem with the engine. Ask your

SUZUKI dealer to have the engine

inspected.

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3) The “PUSH START SWITCH” message

will appear on the information display in

the instrument cluster. Push the engine

switch (1). When the engine is started,

the starter motor will automatically stop.

WARNING

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Check that the parking brake is set

fully and the transaxle is in Neutral

before attempting to start the engine.

1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.

2) Shift to “N” (Neutral) and fully depress

the clutch pedal. Hold the clutch and

brake pedals fully depressed.

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Stopping engine

Starting a cold and warm engine

NOTICE

• Depress the engine switch to stop the

engine after the vehicle stopped com-

pletely.

• In case of emergency, you can stop the

engine by quickly pushing the engine

switch more than 3 times, or pushing

and holding the engine switch for more

than 2 seconds while the vehicle is in

motion.

(For gasoline engine model)

• Do not depress the accelerator

during the engine starting proce-

dure.

With your foot taken off the accelerator

pedal, crank the engine by pressing the

engine switch to change the ignition mode

to “START”.

• If the engine does not respond

when you try to start it with the

engine switch or if the engine

switch repeats cycling through

“LOCK” (OFF) - “ACC” - “ON”

mode, the vehicle battery may be

discharged. Check the voltage of

the vehicle battery before trying

again.

NOTICE

Do not crank the engine for more

than 12 seconds at a time.

If the engine does not start on the

first try, wait about 15 seconds before

trying again.

NOTE:

Except in cases of emergency, do not stop

the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

The steering and braking operation will

require more effort when the engine is

stopped.

NOTE:

After pressing the engine switch to change

the ignition mode to “START”, the starter

cranks the engine for about 12 seconds

before it can start the engine. If the engine

fails to start at the first attempt, wait about

15 seconds, and then try again while keep-

ing the engine switch pressed while press-

ing down the accelerator pedal 1/3 of full

capacity. Release the accelerator pedal

when the engine starts.

• You do not need to keep the engine

switch pressed to start the engine.

• The engine will not start unless the

clutch pedal is depressed.

• During the engine starting procedure,

messages on the information display will

help you. Refer to “Information display”

in “BEFORE DRIVING” section for

details.

• You should turn off such loads as the

headlights and air conditioning system to

facilitate starting of the engine.

• Even if you fail to start the engine, the

starter motor will stop turning automati-

cally after a short time. After the starter

motor has stopped or if there is some

problem with the system, the starter

motor will rotate only while the engine

switch is being pressed.

Refer to “Braking” in this section.

• If the engine remains stopped for while

after it was stopped unexpectedly or was

raced before stopping, a clicking sound

may be heard from around the engine

when it is restarted. This is not a mal-

function. Always let the engine idle

before stopping it.

If the engine still does not start, try holding

the accelerator pedal all the way to the

floor while cranking. This should clear the

engine if it is flooded.

If you are unable to start the engine using

this procedure, consult your SUZUKI

dealer.

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(For diesel engine model)

Restarting diesel engine after fuel-

empty stop

If the engine stops and the low fuel warn-

ing light and the malfunction indicator light

come on, use the following procedure:

1) Fill the fuel tank.

2) Press the engine switch to change the

ignition mode to “ON” for 5-10 seconds

to feed fuel.

EXAMPLE

Cold engine

Depress the clutch and brake pedals fully

and press the engine switch to crank the

engine. If the glow plug indicator light

comes on, the engine will start automati-

cally after the glow plug indicator light goes

off up to 10 seconds afterward.

(1)

3) Perform the above engine starting pro-

cedure to start the engine.

NOTICE

(2)

If the malfunction indicator light still comes

on after the engine started, there may be

some problem with the engine. Ask your

SUZUKI dealer to have the engine

inspected.

Do not crank the engine for more

than 30 seconds at a time.

If the engine does not start on the

first try, wait about 15 seconds before

trying again.

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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.

2) Shift to “N” (Neutral) and fully depress

the clutch pedal. Hold the clutch and

brake pedals fully depressed.

3) “PUSH START SWITCH.” message will

appear on the information display in the

instrument cluster. Press the engine

switch (1).

4) The master warning indicator light in

the instrument cluster blinks within

about 10 seconds. Touch the engine

switch with “LOCK” button of remote

controller (2) for about 2 seconds.

If the master warning indicator light

blinks and the engine cannot be started

Your keyless push start system remote

controller may not be sensed as being

within the interior workable area. Try again

after checking that you have the remote

controller with you. If the engine still can-

not be started, the battery of the remote

controller may be discharged. To start the

engine, use the following method:

Warm engine

Crank the engine by pressing the engine

switch to change the ignition mode to

“START”.

Caution when stopping the engine with

turbocharger

When stopping the engine after climbing or

high speed driving, let the engine idle for

about one minute or more (if it is not pro-

hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and

engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil

from

over-deteriorating.

Deteriorated

engine oil will damage the bearings of the

turbocharger.

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NOTE:

“LOCK” (OFF) mode reminder buzzer

The buzzer will stop sounding if you then

push the engine switch twice, thus bringing

back the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF).

Returning ignition mode to “LOCK”

(OFF)

• If you still cannot start the engine after

several attempts using the above

method, there may be a problem else-

where, such as a low battery. Contact

your SUZUKI dealer for inspection.

• The immobilizer/keyless push start sys-

tem warning light will come on for about

5 seconds while the master warning indi-

cator light is blinking. In addition, the

information display will show a certain

message during this time. Refer to

“Information display” in “BEFORE DRIV-

ING” section for details.

NOTE:

• If you open the driver’s door after press-

ing the engine switch to change the igni-

tion mode to “ACC”, the interior buzzer

beeps intermittently.

• The buzzer will stop sounding if you then

push the engine switch twice, thus bring-

ing it back the ignition mode to “LOCK”

(OFF).

Certain problems such as a fault in engine

system may prevent the engine switch

from going back to “LOCK” (OFF) mode. If

this happens, have the vehicle inspected

by an authorized SUZUKI dealer after

doing the following:

• Lock the doors using the key to prevent

theft. (The request switches and the key-

less push start system remote controller

cannot be used to lock them.)

• Disconnect the negative cable from the

battery to prevent discharge.

NOTE:

• You may customize the system to cause

the interior buzzer to sound once for

warning that remote controller is out of

sensing range. Please contact an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer for the customiza-

tion.

• If the battery of the remote controller is

about to become completely discharged,

the corresponding message will appear

on the information display when you

press the engine switch to change the

ignition mode to “ON”. For details on

replacing the battery, refer to “Keyless

push start system remote controller /

keyless entry system transmitter” in

“BEFORE DRIVING” section.

Whenever you leave the vehicle, check

that you have returned the ignition mode to

“LOCK” (OFF) using the engine switch and

then lock the doors. Without returning the

ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF), you can-

not use a request switch or keyless push

start system remote controller to lock the

doors.

Steering lock warning buzzer

If the steering lock fails to engage due to a

fault in the system when the ignition mode

is turned to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the

engine switch and any door (including the

tailgate) is opened or closed, the interior

buzzer will warn you of this condition with

repeated short beeps. If this happens,

have the vehicle inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

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This is due to automatic regeneration of

particle filter. It does not affect the way the

vehicle runs.

®

Diesel particulate filter (DPF )

NOTICE

(For diesel engine model)

®

Regenerate the DPF when the DPF

®

warning light comes on. Failure to

DPF^®warning light

The DPF filters off the soot particles in

®

regenerate the DPF will cause a

the exhaust gas, so the DPF could get

vehicle malfunction due to the

clogged filter.

clogged depending on the driving condi-

®

tion. The DPF is cleaned by the regener-

ating function that combusts the soot

®

particles in the DPF by raising the

NOTE:

exhaust gas temperature during driving or

idling.

When the soot particles accumulated in

the DPF^®are combusted, the amount of

the engine oil may increase due to the dilu-

tion with the fuel. This is not a vehicle mal-

function. The soot particles accumulated in

the DPF^®are combusted automatically

during driving. However, they may not be

combusted in the following cases.

• When you drive at low speed for a long

time.

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When a certain amount of soot particles is

®

If the DPF warning light comes on when

accumulated in the DPF , the DPF will

regenerate automatically to avoid clogging

®

driving, the DPF is nearly clogged. You

®

should regenerate the DPF when the

the filter. When the DPF regenerates

®

DPF warning light comes on. To go out

during idling, the engine revolutions will

increase by about 100 rpm and the radia-

tor fan will operate. Therefore, you may

hear a little louder engine sounds (includ-

ing the fan sounds) and/or the exhaust gas

temperature could be higher due to com-

bustion of the soot particles.

the warning light, the vehicle must stay in

motion until regeneration has been com-

pleted.

• When you repeat a short-time or short-

distance driving.

The process normally takes about 25 min-

utes.

The optimum condition to end the process

is 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.

1) When the DPF^®warning light comes

on, drive at a speed of 50 km/h (31

mph) or higher for more than 25 min-

utes to regenerate the DPF^®properly.

For details, refer to “Diesel particulate

filter (DPF^®) (For diesel engine model)”

in this section.

2) When the oil change request light

blinks, change the engine oil and oil fil-

ter, and reset the oil life monitoring sys-

tem. To reset the oil life monitoring

system, consult your SUZUKI dealer.

CAUTION

Keep away from the exhaust pipe

when the engine is running. If the

DPF^®is regenerating, the exhaust

gas temperature could be higher.

However, you should drive carefully and

within the legal speed limit, and should

take into consideration the surrounding

traffic condition.

NOTE:

If you drive your vehicle until the light goes

®

When you drive or idle your vehicle, white

smoke may be emitted depending on the

grade of fuel used.

out, the regeneration of the DPF will be

completed.

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3) When the engine oil level exceeds the

MAX level on the dipstick, consult your

SUZUKI dealer.

6MT model

Using transaxle

Manual transaxle

5MT model

EXAMPLE

Starting off

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To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the

way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.

After releasing the parking brake, gradually

release the clutch. When you hear a

change in the engine’s sound, slowly press

the accelerator while continuing to gradu-

ally release the clutch.

EXAMPLE

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Shifting

All forward gears are synchronized and

provide quiet and easy shifting. Always

depress the clutch pedal all the way to the

floor before shifting gears. Keep the

engine speed from rising into the red zone

of the tachometer.

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WARNING

6MT model (for D16AA engine)

Downshifting km/h (mph)

2nd to 1st

• Reduce your speed and downshift

to a lower gear before going down

a long or steep hill. A lower gear

will allow the engine to provide

braking. Avoid riding the brakes or

they may overheat, resulting in

brake failure.

• When driving on slippery roads,

slow down before downshifting.

Excessive and/or sudden changes

in engine speed may cause loss of

traction, which could cause you to

lose control.

45 (28)

75 (47)

3rd to 2nd

4th to 3rd

5th to 4th

6th to 5th

130 (81)

180 (113)*

225 (141)*

*NOTE:

EXAMPLE

You may not accelerate to the maximum

allowable speed because of the driving sit-

uation and/or the vehicle condition.

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Reverse gear (6MT model): with lifting up

ring, shift the gearshift lever to the right,

engage gear.

NOTICE

Do not downshift to a lower gear at

the speed faster than the maximum

allowable speeds for the next lower

speed, or severe engine damage can

result.

Check that the vehicle is completely

stationary before you shift into

reverse.

Downshifting

speeds

maximum

allowable

5MT model (for M16A engine)

Downshifting km/h (mph)

2nd to 1st 45 (28)

NOTICE

• To help avoid clutch damage, do

not use the clutch pedal as a foot-

rest while driving or use the clutch

to keep the vehicle stationary on a

slope. Depress the clutch fully

when shifting.

• When shifting or starting off, do not

race the engine. Racing the engine

can shorten engine life and cause

negative effect to smooth shifting.

3rd to 2nd

4th to 3rd

5th to 4th

90 (56)

135 (84)

190 (119)*

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The electronic control system monitors

driving conditions (such as vehicle speed

and/or engine revolution), and it shows

which gear position is appropriate for your

driving with the indication on the display.

NOTE:

Gearshift indicator

• The gearshift indicator is not indicated

when the gear position is in “N” (Neu-

tral).

• If you depress the clutch pedal while UP/

DOWN arrow is indicated, the indication

will disappear.

• In ordinary driving, UP arrow will disap-

pear when you release your foot from

the accelerator pedal.

If your vehicle is equipped with the adap-

tive cruise control and while it is working,

however, UP/DOWN arrow may be indi-

cated continuously depending on driv-

ing conditions. It means that the

indicated gear position is appropriate for

the current cruising speed.

• The indication of gearshift indicator tim-

ing may differ depending on the vehicle

condition and/or driving situation even in

the same vehicle speed and engine rev-

olution.

EXAMPLE

If the UP/DOWN arrow and a gear position

other than what is currently selected are

indicated on the display while driving, we

recommend that you shift the gear up or

down to indicated position. This is the

appropriate gear position for a driving con-

dition that reduces the over revolution and

stress to the engine, and improves fuel

consumption.

(1)

For details on how to use the transaxle,

refer to “Using transaxle” in this section.

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(1) Gearshift indicator

WARNING

In the following cases, the gearshift indica-

tor is indicated on the information display

when the ignition switch is in “ON” position

or the ignition mode is “ON”.

The gearshift indicator is designed to

indicate the appropriate gear position

for your driving, however, this indica-

tor does not relieve the driver of any

• If any of the electrical systems such as

the radar brake support system or the

ESP^®is working, the gearshift indicator

will disappear temporarily.

• When the gearshift lever is in a position

other than “N” (Neutral).

• For vehicles equipped with the cruise

control, when the system is not in use.

responsibility

to

operate

gear

changes attentively.

To drive safely, do not focus your

attention on the gearshift indicator,

pay attention to your driving situation

and shift up or down if necessary.

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Example of the gearshift indicator

Indication

Description

Lower gear position is selected for the vehicle speed and/or engine revolution. Changing to a higher gear posi-

tion is recommended.

• In this case, shifting up to 4th gear position is recommended.

Current gear position is appropriate for the vehicle speed and/or engine revolution.

• In this case, 3rd gear position is the best.

Higher gear position is selected for the vehicle speed and/or engine revolution. Changing to a lower gear posi-

tion is recommended.

• In this case, shifting down to 2nd gear position is recommended.

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SPORT

Four-mode 4WD system

(if equipped)

This mode is appropriate for sporty driving.

The system apportions torque to promote

cornering performance.

EXAMPLE

(3)

SNOW

EXAMPLE

This mode is appropriate for snowy,

unpaved, and other slippery surfaces. This

mode enhances traction during accelera-

tion on slippery surfaces, and enables sta-

ble cornering on slippery surfaces.

(1)

PUSH

AUTO

LOCK

PUSH

LOCK

AUTO

LOCK

(4)

(2)

This mode is for extricating the car from

snow, mud or sand.

D

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Selecting AUTO mode

Push “PUSH AUTO” part (2) of the driving

mode switch.

Driving mode switch operation

Operate the driving mode switch according

to the appropriate procedure described

below.

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Selecting SPORT mode

Turn the dial (3) of the driving mode switch

clockwise to “SPORT” position.

(1) Driving mode switch

How to turn on driving mode switch

The driving mode switch will activate when

the ignition switch is in “ON” position or the

ignition mode is “ON”.

The four-mode 4WD system enables you

to select the driving mode according to

driving conditions by operating the driving

mode switch.

Selecting SNOW mode

Turn the dial (3) of the driving mode switch

counterclockwise to “SNOW” position.

Selecting LOCK mode

Driving modes

When the vehicle speed is less than 60

km/h (37 mph) and the SNOW mode is

selected, push “LOCK” part (4) of the driv-

ing mode switch.

AUTO

This mode prioritizes fuel economy in typi-

cal driving conditions. The system

switches the driving mode to 4WD if it

detects wheel spin.

NOTE:

If the vehicle speed exceeds about 60 km/h

in the LOCK mode, the driving mode

changes to the SNOW mode automatically.

Even when the vehicle speed reduces, on

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the other hand, the driving mode does not

return to the LOCK mode automatically. You

should select the LOCK mode according to

the driving conditions.

The 4WD warning light warns of this

condition by blinking. At the same time,

the information display shows this mes-

sage: “AWD SYSTEM HIGH TEMP

AWD IS OFF”.

NOTICE

(Continued)

• If the 4WD warning light comes on

or blinks when driving, there may

be something wrong with the four-

mode 4WD system. Have the sys-

tem inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

• The information display shows current

driving mode.

• When the ignition switch is turned to

“ON” position or the engine switch is

pressed to change the ignition mode to

“ON”, the AUTO mode is selected auto-

matically.

• The driving mode switch can be oper-

ated when the vehicle is either stopped

or moving.

NOTICE

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Unevenly worn tires can cause prob-

lems with the 4WD system. Rotate the

tires according to the maintenance

schedule. Refer to “Tires” and “Main-

tenance schedule” in “INSPECTION

AND MAINTENANCE” section for

proper tire rotation procedure.

When the 4WD warning light blinks, park

the vehicle at a safe place and run the

engine idle. After a while, the 4WD warn-

ing light will go out and the system will

resume.

• Check that the front wheels are in the

straight ahead position when operating

the driving mode switch.

• While making turns or accelerating and

decelerating, operating the driving mode

switch, turning the ignition switch to

“ACC” or “LOCK” position or pressing

the engine switch to change the ignition

mode to “ACC” or “LOCK” may cause a

shock, but this is not a system malfunc-

tion.

• When you operate your vehicle under

conditions that involve wheel spin, such

as driving off-road in the sand or water

or when a wheel has run off the road, the

difference in the amount of revolution

between front wheels and rear wheels

increases (wheels run idle). If this state

continues, the oil temperature of the

driving system parts increases.

NOTICE

• Note that 4WD vehicles are not all-

around vehicles. Observe the fol-

lowing instructions when driving

your vehicle.

– Do not drive through water such

as by crossing a river.

– Do not drive continuously in

places such as sand and mud

where front wheels tend to race.

– When any wheel is in the air for

such reason as running off the

road, do not race it needlessly.

(Continued)

Warning and indicator messages

The information display shows the warning

and indicator message when the four-

mode 4WD system is operated, or has a

problem.

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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 There may be a problem with the four-

buzzer)

mode 4WD system.

Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

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Blinks

Beep (one time from interior Tires of different sizes may be fitted or tires

buzzer)

may be insufficiently inflated.

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 Drive train components may be over-

buzzer)

heated.

Stop in a safe place and allow the engine to

idle.

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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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Warning and indicator

message

Master warning

indicator light

Sound

Cause and remedy

Blinks

Beep (one time from interior “LOCK” part of the driving mode switch is

buzzer)

pushed when the vehicle speed is more

than 60 km/h (37 mph). (#1)

Refer to “Selecting LOCK mode” in this

section.

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Blinks

Beep (one time from interior “LOCK” part of the driving mode switch is

buzzer)

pushed without selecting the SNOW mode.

(#1)

Refer to “Selecting LOCK mode” in this

section.

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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

Blinks

Beep (one time from interior There may be a problem with the driving

buzzer)

mode switch. Have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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ENG A-STOP system

(engine auto stop start

system) (if equipped)

NOTICE

Only use the vehicle battery types

that have been approved by SUZUKI

vehicle manufacturer, otherwise you

could damage your vehicle, and the

ENG A-STOP system could not be

available. If a vehicle battery has to

be replaced, consult your authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

The ENG A-STOP system (engine auto

stop start system) automatically stops and

restarts the engine without operating the

ignition switch or the engine switch when

the vehicle is stopped, such as at a traffic

signal or in a traffic jam, to reduce exhaust

gases and fuel consumption.

The ENG A-STOP system is automatically

activated when the ignition switch is turned

to “ON” position or the engine switch is

pressed to change the ignition mode to

“ON”.

• When the vehicle will be stopped for a

long time or when you will leave the

vehicle unattended, turn the ignition

switch to “LOCK” position or press the

engine switch to stop the engine.

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WARNING

The system activation also requires the fol-

lowing conditions:

• Driver’s seat belt is fastened.

• Driver’s door is closed.

• Engine hood is closed.

• Do not get out of the vehicle when

the engine is stopping by the ENG

A-STOP system. If the driver’s seat

belt is unfastened and the driver’s

door is opened, the engine will

stall.

• When the engine does not restart

automatically even if you operate it

properly, start the engine using the

ignition switch or engine switch.

– Continuously stopping on the

road may result in rear crash.

– In case the vehicle moves, the

steering and braking operation

will require more efforts.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the auto air

conditioning system, you can change the

auto engine stop condition via the informa-

tion display. Refer to “Information display”

in “BEFORE DRIVING” section.

For more details, refer to the explanation

below.

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NOTE:

Automatically stopping engine

The ENG A-STOP system will not operate

and engine does not stop automatically

under the following conditions:

1) With the clutch pedal fully depressed,

stop the vehicle.

• “ENG A-STOP OFF” switch is pressed to

deactivate the ENG A-STOP system.

• “ENG A-STOP OFF” light blinks.

• Engine coolant temperature is either low

or high.

• Vehicle battery performance is low.

• The temperature of the vehicle battery is

either low or high.

EXAMPLE

(1)

• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low.

• Depressing the accelerator pedal.

• Blower speed selector is set to ON mode

and the inside of the vehicle has not suf-

ficiently cooled and warmed (for the

vehicle with automatic air conditioning).

• The defrost switch is set to ON mode (for

the vehicle with automatic air condition-

ing).

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3) Release the clutch pedal.

“ENG A-STOP” indicator light (green) (1)

in the instrument cluster will illuminate

and the engine will stop automatically.

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2) While depressing the brake and clutch

pedal, place the gearshift lever in “N”

(Neutral) position.

NOTICE

• During or after the ABS or ESP^®system

is activated, and the vehicle is stopped.

• During the first period use, to initialize

the system.

The brake booster becomes inoperative

and the pedal effort will increase when

the engine is stopped automatically.

If the vehicle is moving, press down

the brake pedal harder than usual.

• After the engine restarted automatically,

and the vehicle speed had not exceeded

approximately 6 km/h.

• When the engine is started with the hood

open.

• When the vehicle is stopped after back-

ing up.

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NOTE:

Automatically restarting the engine

Under the following conditions, the engine

will restart automatically even if the engine

was stopped by the ENG A-STOP system:

• When the vehicle coasts down a slope.

• An engine stopped, and a few minutes

passed.

• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low.

• Vehicle battery performance is low.

• Blower speed selector is set to ON mode

and the inside of the vehicle has not suf-

ficiently cooled and warmed (for the

vehicle with automatic air conditioning).

• The defrost switch is set to ON mode (for

the vehicle with automatic air condition-

ing).

NOTICE

The ENG A-STOP system will not

operate and engine does not restart

automatically or the engine stalls

with warning buzzer under the follow-

ing conditions:

• Driver’s seat belt is not fastened

and driver’s door is open.

• Engine hood is open.

• If the gearshift lever is moved to a

position other than “N” (Neutral)

position without depressing the

clutch pedal.

(1)

When the engine stalls, restart the

engine by usual operation.

Refer to “Starting the engine (vehicle

with keyless push start system)” or

“Starting engine (vehicle without key-

less push start system)” in this sec-

tion for details.

• Electric power consumption is high, such

as when the heated rear window switch

and heated outside rearview mirror

switch (if equipped) is “ON” or other

electrical components (audio, air condi-

tioning etc.) are operating.

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Depress the clutch pedal while the gear-

shift lever is in “N” (Neutral) position.

“ENG A-STOP” indicator light (green) (1) in

the instrument cluster will be turned off and

the engine will restart automatically.

• “ENG A-STOP OFF” switch is pressed to

deactivate the ENG A-STOP system.

NOTE:

If the engine stalled by a rapid clutch oper-

ation, the engine will restart with the gear

positioned “N” (neutral) and the clutch

pedal depressed.

When the engine restarts, the sound of the

audio may be interrupted.

This is normal and not a malfunction of the

audio system.

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The adaptive cruise control system has the

following four controls.

To deactivate ENG A-STOP

system

Adaptive cruise control

system (if equipped)

(1) Constant-speed control

(There is no vehicle ahead)

EXAMPLE

The adaptive cruise control system allows

you to maintain a steady speed without

keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

You can use the adaptive cruise control

system under the following conditions:

EXAMPLE

• Driver’s seat belt is fastened.

• Open door warning light is off.

• Parking brake is completely released.

• Speed limiter is not used.

• The gear position is in 3rd, 4th, 5th or

6th (if equipped).

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Your vehicle cruises at the set speed.

• The vehicle speed can be set between

40 km/h (25 mph) to 160 km/h (100

mph).

• The vehicle speed is about 40 km/h (25

mph) or higher.

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Push “ENG A-STOP OFF” switch. “ENG

A-STOP OFF” light will come on.

• ESP^®OFF switch is not pushed and the

system is not turned off.

WARNING

“ENG A-STOP OFF” light

Deceleration control by the adaptive

cruise control system is limited.

Therefore, you are requested to pay

enough attention for safety driving,

by checking the surrounding traffic

always and operating brake pedal

and/or accelerator pedal as neces-

sary.

If “ENG A-STOP OFF” light blinks when

driving, there may be something wrong

with the ENG A-STOP system. You should

have the system inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer. For details, refer to

“Warning and indicator lights” in “BEFORE

DRIVING” section.

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(2) Deceleration control

NOTE:

Situations where radar will not acti-

vate properly

(A vehicle ahead is within radar range

and going slower than the set speed)

• When your vehicle is getting close to the

vehicle ahead while deceleration control

or following control is functioning, a fron-

tal collision warning is activated.

• When operating brake pedal during fol-

lowing control, you might feel that a

brake is heavy. However, this is normal

in the brake system. This occurs

because of the feature of adaptive cruise

control system.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Do not use the adaptive cruise con-

trol system under the following situa-

tions. Otherwise, the system will not

function properly and unexpected

accidents may occur.

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Your vehicle slows down, and maintains

the same speed as the speed of the vehi-

cle ahead to maintain the following dis-

tance.

• Possible detecting distance between

your vehicle and a vehicle ahead is

within about 100 m (328 ft).

Under the following situations, there is a

high possibility that deceleration control,

following control and acceleration control

will not function properly, even if a vehicle

ahead is within radar range.

(4) Acceleration control

(A vehicle ahead goes out of range)

EXAMPLE

• When vehicle is driven in a traffic jam

• When vehicle is driven on sharp curves

• When vehicle is driven on slippery road

such as ice or snow-covered road

(3) Following control

(A vehicle ahead is within radar range

and going at a steady speed)

• When vehicle is driven on steep hill

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The adaptive cruise control system accel-

erates your vehicle to the set speed, and

then maintains it.

EXAMPLE

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Your vehicle follows the vehicle ahead,

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keeping

a constant distance, without

• When vehicle is driven on the road with

many steep uphills and downhills

• When your vehicle is towing a trailer

exceeding the set speed.

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Situations where radar may not

activate properly

EXAMPLE

Under the following situations, the radar

may not detect a vehicle ahead correctly

and frontal collision warning may not func-

tion. You need to decelerate the vehicle

operating brakes as necessary.

• When a vehicle ahead is running slowly

or stopping at the end of the line in a traf-

fic jam or the tollgate

• When the vehicle is approaching repair-

ing road

• While running inside of tunnel

• When the radar sensor cover is covered

in snow, water or dirt

• When there is bad weather such as

heavy rain or fog, a blizzard or sand-

storm or when the vehicle in front of you

is surrounded by water, snow or sand

• A vehicle ahead has extremely small

rear end area such as an unloaded

trailer

• When your vehicle is weighed down by

heavy items in the luggage compartment

or rear seat

• When your vehicle is running at 160 km/

h (100 mph) or higher speed

• When a vehicle ahead is cutting in sud-

denly

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• Highway gate

• When the bicycles or motorcycles are

running on the edge of your lane

• When the vehicle cannot move in a

straight manner without consistently

steering, due to an accident or break-

down

• When the vehicle is running left turn lane

or right turn lane

• When the radiator grill or front bumper

hit a hard object

• When the system is temporarily stopped

or malfunctioning, some of the following

indicator and messages will come on:

– Adaptive cruise control system warn-

ing light

WARNING

Always drive safely with proper driv-

ing operations depending on traffic

situation.

– “INSPECT CRUISE SYSTEM” mes-

sage

– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT: NOT

ACTIVE BY SENSOR.” message

– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT SYS

INSPECTION REQUIRED” message

– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT FCN

TEMPORARILY DISABLED” message

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Information display

Situations where radar may activate

properly

Setting cruising speed

EXAMPLE

Adaptive cruise control switch

Under the following situations, the radar

system detects a vehicle on the neighbor-

ing lane or roadside objects and frontal col-

lision warning may function.

(7)

(6)

EXAMPLE

(3)

• At a corner or narrow traffic lane

• The vehicle position in your lane

is unstable due to steering operation etc.

• Objects protruding from the road’s

surface such as manhole covers and

other metal objects, as well as falling

objects or level changes in the road

(1)

(2)

(4)

(5)

(8) (9)

(10)

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WARNING

(6) Distance indicator

(7) Cruise indicator

(8) “SET” indicator

(9) Vehicle ahead detecting indicator

(10) Set speed indication

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Always drive safely with proper driv-

ing operations depending on traffic

situation.

(1) Following distance setting switch

(2) “CRUISE” switch

(3) “CANCEL” switch

(4) “RES +” switch

(5) “SET –” switch

1) Turn on the adaptive cruise control sys-

tem by pushing “CRUISE” switch

(2).When the cruise indicator (7) and

distance indicator (6) appear on the

information display, you can set cruis-

ing speed.

2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

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3) Push “SET –” switch (5), “SET” indica-

tor (8), vehicle ahead detecting indica-

tor (9) and set speed indication (10)

appear on the information display.

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal

and the set speed will be maintained. At

this time, vehicle ahead detecting indi-

cator (9) will vary as follows, depending

on the presence or absence of the vehi-

cle ahead.

Changing vehicle distance

While cruise indicator (7) is on, you can

adjust a following distance between your

vehicle and the vehicle ahead as follows,

by pressing following distance setting

switch (1).

WARNING

If the cruising speed is accidentally

set, you could lose control of the

vehicle. This could lead to an acci-

dent, resulting in severe injury or

death.

Long

A following distance will

be kept longer, com-

pared with Middle set-

ting.

Turn off the adaptive cruise control

system and check that the cruise

indicator (7) disappears when the

system is not in use.

Indication

Description

A vehicle ahead is not

detected. In this case, the

vehicle is in the state of

constant-speed control.

Middle

This is an initial set-

ting. When your vehicle

is driven at 80 km/h (50

mph), a following dis-

tance will be kept as

about 40 m (131 ft).

A

vehicle ahead is

detected. In this case, the

vehicle is in the state of

deceleration control and

following control.

Short

A following distance will

be kept shorter, com-

pared with Middle set-

ting.

WARNING

Maintain a safe following distance

depending on traffic situation. Other-

wise, it could result in severe injury

or death.

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NOTE:

Changing speed temporarily

Changing cruising speed

• When turning off the engine, the previ-

ously set distance in the memory is can-

celed and the system is initialized.

• An appropriate following distance will

vary depending on vehicle speed.

When the cruising speed is maintained,

you can temporarily accelerate or deceler-

ate.

Using the accelerator pedal

To reset at a faster cruising speed, acceler-

ate to the desired speed using the accelera-

tor pedal and push “SET –” switch (5). The

new speed will be maintained.

To accelerate, depress the accelerator

pedal. When you take your foot off the

pedal, your vehicle will return to the set

speed.

Using the brake pedal

To reset at a slower cruising speed, decel-

erate to the desired speed using the brake

pedal and push “SET –” switch (5). The

new speed will be maintained.

To decelerate, depress the brake pedal.

The set speed will be canceled and “SET”

indicator (8) will disappear. To resume the

previously set speed, push “RES +” switch

(4) and turn on “SET” indicator (8) again

when vehicle speed is above about 40 km/

h (25 mph). The vehicle will accelerate to

the previously set speed and maintain its

speed.

NOTE:

When the brake pedal is depressed, “SET”

indicator (8) disappears until you reset the

cruising speed.

Using “RES +” switch or “SET –” switch

To reset at a faster cruising speed, press

repeatedly or hold push “RES +” switch

(4). Vehicle speed will steadily increase.

When you release the switch, the new

speed will be maintained.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, press

repeatedly or hold push “SET –” switch (5)

until the vehicle has slowed to the desired

speed, and then release the switch. The

new speed will be maintained.

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NOTE:

To resume the previously set speed, push

“RES +” switch (4) and show “SET” indica-

tor (8). The vehicle speed must be above

about 40 km/h (25 mph) when the vehicle

is not under the above conditions.

Cancelling adaptive cruise control

• You can adjust the set speed by 1 km/h

(or 1 mph) by pushing “RES +” switch (4)

or “SET –” switch (5) quickly.

“SET” indicator (8) will disappear and the

adaptive cruise control system will be can-

celed temporarily under the following con-

ditions:

• You can adjust the set speed by 5 km/h

(or 5 mph) by pushing and holding “RES

+” switch (4) or “SET –” switch (5).

• While deceleration control or following

control is activated, the vehicle is not

accelerated even though resetting to

higher cruising speed by continuous

pushing “RES +” switch (4) is operated.

However, if the vehicle ahead disap-

pears, the vehicle is accelerated auto-

matically to the set speed.

To turn off the adaptive cruise control sys-

tem, push “CRUISE” switch (2) and check

that the cruise indicator (7) disappears.

Also, if any warning indication or message

related to the adaptive cruise control sys-

tem is displayed on the instrument cluster,

the adaptive cruise control system will be

turned off.

• When “CANCEL” switch (3) is pushed

• When brake pedal is depressed

• When clutch pedal is continuously

depressed

• When vehicle speed falls below about 40

km/h (25 mph)

• When a vehicle skids and ESP^®is acti-

vated

NOTE:

• When radar sensor cover is covered in

snow, water or dirt

• When engine speed is too high or too

low

• When gear position is changed to “N”

(Neutral)

If you turn off the adaptive cruise control

system, the previously set speed in the

memory is cleared. Reset your cruising

speed again.

• When gear position is changed to 1st or

2nd

• When driver’s door is open

• When driver’s seat belt is unfastened

• When parking brake is applied

• When “LIMIT” switch is pressed

• When ESP^®OFF switch is pressed

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Frontal collision warning

“Radar brake support system (if equipped)”

in this section.

Handling the radar sensor

For details on radar sensor, refer to “Radar

brake support system” in this section.

WARNING

• Do not use the adaptive cruise con-

trol system in a heavy traffic area

where the frontal collision warning

frequently activates.

• Even if the distance between your

vehicle and the vehicle ahead is

short, frontal collision warning may

not alert you under the following

circumstances:

– The vehicle ahead of you is going

at almost the same speed as, or

faster than your vehicle.

– When the vehicle ahead of you is

going away from your vehicle.

– Right after setting up to the

desired speed.

(1)

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If your vehicle gets too close to the vehicle

ahead as described below, the interior

buzzer sounds, the indicator (1) appears

on the information display at the same

time, to promote deceleration.

• The vehicle ahead of you slows down

abruptly.

• Another vehicle cuts in front of you.

Depress the brake pedal, and keep an

appropriate distance from the vehicle

ahead. The buzzer timing of frontal colli-

sion warning varies depending on the vehi-

– While depressing the accelerator

pedal or right after releasing the

pedal.

– While decelerating by depressing

the brake pedal.

cle speed and

a

following distance

between your vehicle and the vehicle

ahead.

There are different frontal collision warning

operations in adaptive cruise control sys-

tem and radar brake support system.

Therefore, the interior buzzer in adaptive

cruise control system sounds a little earlier

than the buzzer in radar brake support sys-

tem. For details of frontal collision warning

in radar brake support system, refer to

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Warning and indicator messages

The information display shows the warning and indicator messages to let you know about certain problems of the adaptive cruise control

system.

Warning and

indicator message

Master warning

indicator light

Sound

Cause and remedy

Blinks

Beep (one time from interior buzzer)

There may be malfunction of the adap-

tive cruise control system. Contact your

SUZUKI dealer for inspection.

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Blinks

Beep (one time from interior buzzer)

The radar brake support system is dis-

abled temporarily because dirt is

detected on the sensor cover, or milli-

meter-waves from the radar sensor

cause diffused reflection. If the message

does not disappear for a while, wipe the

sensor cover with a soft cloth.

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Warning and indicator

message

Master warning

indicator Light

Sound

Cause and remedy

Blinks

Beep (one time from interior There may be a problem with the radar

buzzer)

brake support system.

Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

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Blinks

Beep (one time from interior There may be a problem with the radar

buzzer)

brake support system and the system is

disabled temporarily.

If the message does not disappear for a

while, have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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Models without speed limiter

Models with speed limiter

Cruise control (if equipped)

The cruise control system allows you to

maintain a steady speed without keeping

your foot on the accelerator pedal. The

controls for operating the cruise control

system are on the steering wheel.

(2)

(3)

(1)

(3)

(2)

You can use the cruise control system

under the following conditions:

• The gear position is in 3rd, 4th, 5th or

6th (if equipped).

(4)

• The vehicle speed is about 40 km/h (25

mph) or higher.

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WARNING

(1) “CRUISE” switch

(2) “CANCEL” switch

(3) “RES +” switch

(4) “SET –” switch

(1) “CRUISE” switch

(2) “CANCEL” switch

(3) “RES +” switch

(4) “SET –” switch

To help avoid loss of vehicle control,

do not use the cruise control system

when driving in heavy traffic, on slip-

pery or winding roads, or on steep

downhills.

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Setting cruising speed

Information display

Changing speed temporarily

1) Turn on the cruise control system by

pushing “CRUISE” switch (1). When the

cruise indicator (5) comes on, you can

set cruising speed.

2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

3) Push “SET –” switch (4) and turn on the

set indicator (6). Take your foot off the

accelerator pedal and the set speed will

be maintained.

When the cruising speed is maintained,

you can temporarily accelerate or deceler-

ate.

(5)

(6)

To accelerate, depress the accelerator

pedal. When you take your foot off the

pedal, your vehicle will return to the set

speed.

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(5) Cruise indicator

(6) Set indicator

To decelerate, depress the brake pedal.

The set speed will be canceled and the set

indicator (6) will go off.

To resume the previously set speed, push

“RES +” switch (3) and turn on the set indi-

cator (6) again when vehicle speed is

above 40 km/h (25 mph). The vehicle will

accelerate to and maintain the previously

set speed.

When you push “CRUISE” switch (1), the

system is on and the cruise indicator (5)

will come on. When the vehicle’s speed is

controlled by the cruise control system, the

set indicator (6) will come on.

WARNING

If the cruising speed is set by acci-

dent, you cannot decelerate or could

loose control of the vehicle. This

could lead to an accident, resulting in

severe injury or death.

Turn off the cruise control system

and check that the cruise indicator

(5) is off when the system is not in

use.

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NOTE:

Changing cruising speed

You can adjust the set speed by approxi-

mately 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph) by pushing

“RES +” switch (3) or “SET –” switch (4)

quickly.

If you turn off the cruise control system, the

previously set speed in the memory is

cleared. Reset your cruising speed again.

Using the accelerator pedal

To reset at a faster cruising speed, acceler-

ate to the desired speed using the accelera-

tor pedal and push “SET –” switch (4). The

new speed will be maintained.

Cancelling cruise control

“SET” indicator (5) will disappear and the

cruise control will be canceled temporarily

with the following conditions:

Using the brake pedal

To reset at a slower cruising speed, decel-

erate to the desired speed using the brake

pedal and push “SET –” switch (4). The

new speed will be maintained.

• Push “CANCEL” switch (2).

• Depress the brake pedal.

• Depress the clutch pedal.

NOTE:

• The vehicle speed falls more than about

20 percent from the set speed.

When the brake pedal is depressed, the

set indicator (6) goes off until the cruising

speed is reset.

• Any time the vehicle speed falls below

40 km/h (25 mph).

• When the vehicle skids and ESP^®is

activated.

Using “RES +” switch or “SET –” switch

To reset at a faster cruising speed, press

repeatedly or hold push “RES +” switch

(3). Vehicle speed will steadily increase.

When you release the switch, the new

speed will be maintained.

To resume the previously set speed, push

“RES +” switch (3) and turn on the set indi-

cator (6). The vehicle speed must be

above 40 km/h (25 mph) when the vehicle

is not under the above conditions.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, press

repeatedly or hold push “SET –” switch

(4) until the vehicle has slowed to the

desired speed, and then release the

switch. The new speed will be maintained.

To turn off the cruise control system, push

“CRUISE” switch (1) and check that the

cruise indicator (5) is off.

Also, if the malfunction indicator light in the

instrument cluster comes on or blinks, the

cruise control system will be turned off.

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Models with cruise control

Setting maximum speed

Speed limiter (if equipped)

1) Turn on the speed limiter system by

pushing “LIMIT” switch (1). When the

limit indicator (5) comes on, you can set

the maximum speed.

2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

3) Push “SET –” switch (4) and turn on the

set indicator (6). The current vehicle

speed is set as the maximum speed.

EXAMPLE

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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The speed limiter allows you to choose a

maximum speed that you do not wish to

exceed.

NOTE:

If you push “SET –” switch (4) when the vehi-

cle speed is less than 30 km/h or 20 mph,

the maximum speed will be set to 30 km/h or

20 mph.

Models with adaptive cruise control

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(1) “LIMIT” switch

(2) “CANCEL” switch

(3) “RES +” switch

(4) “SET –” switch

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1)

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(1) “LIMIT” switch

(2) “CANCEL” switch

(3) “RES +” switch

(4) “SET –” switch

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Changing speed setting

Information display

EXAMPLE

Exceeding maximum speed

You can exceed the maximum speed tem-

porarily by quickly depressing the acceler-

ator pedal all the way down. While the

vehicle speed is exceeded, the speed indi-

cation (7) on the information display will

flash and the buzzer will sound briefly.

If the accelerator pedal is released to

return below the maximum speed, the

speed indication (7) will stop flashing and

then stay lit, and the function will restore.

Setting to the current speed

1) Push “CANCEL” switch (2).

2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

3) Push “SET –” switch (4) and turn on the

set indicator (6). The current vehicle

speed is set as the maximum speed.

(5) (6)

(7)

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(5) Limit indicator

(6) Set indicator

(7) Speed indication

Using “RES +” switch or “SET –” switch

To change to a faster speed, press repeat-

edly or hold push “RES +” switch (3).

NOTE:

To change to a slower speed, press

repeatedly or hold push “SET –” switch

(4).

When you push “LIMIT” switch (1), the sys-

tem is on and the limit indicator (5) will

come on. When the vehicle’s maximum

speed is set, the set indicator (6) will come

on.

• When you depress the accelerator pedal

slowly, the vehicle speed may not

exceed the maximum speed. If you wish

to exceed the maximum speed, depress

the accelerator pedal all the way down

quickly or push “CANCEL” switch (2) to

cancel the maximum speed temporarily.

• The speed indication (7) will also flash

and the buzzer will sound if the speed

limiter cannot prevent the vehicle from

exceeding the maximum speed in such

cases as when going down a steep hill,

or under excessive acceleration. In this

case, decelerate to return below the

maximum speed using the brake pedal.

NOTE:

• You can adjust the set speed by 1 km/h

or 1 mph by pushing “RES +” switch (3)

or “SET –” switch (4) quickly.

• You can adjust the set speed by 5 km/h or

5 mph by pushing and holding “RES +”

switch (3) or “SET –” switch (4).

• If the current vehicle speed exceeds the

maximum speed when changing to the

slower speed using “RES +” switch (3) or

“SET –” switch (4), the speed indication

(7) will flash and the buzzer will sound.

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Cancelling speed limiter

Radar brake support system

(if equipped)

WARNING

• To cancel the speed limiter, push “CAN-

CEL” switch (2). The set indicator (6) will

go off.

• To resume the previously set speed,

push “RES +” switch (3) and turn on the

set indicator (6).

(Continued)

• On the following surfaces, you may

not be able to decelerate even with

the warning brake system, the

brake assist system and automatic

brake system functioning.

– On sharp curves or extremely

rough surfaces

– On the following slippery sur-

faces

• Frozen or snow-covered sur-

faces

Radar brake support system measures the

relative velocity of, and distance from, the

vehicle in front of you by radar and then

attempts to avoid a crash by giving warn-

ing and, in the event of a crash, attempts to

reduce damage through brake control.

To turn off the speed limiter system, push

“LIMIT” switch (1) and check that limit indi-

cator (5) is off.

Also, you can turn off the speed limiter by

turning off the engine.

WARNING

• Radar brake support system has

limits and may not function prop-

erly depending on the driving con-

ditions. Do not rely excessively on

the system and always drive in a

safe manner.

• For safety reasons, do not check

the operation of the system by

yourself.

• Over manholes or metal con-

struction plates

NOTE:

If you turn off the speed limiter system, the

previously set speed in the memory is

cleared. Set your speed again.

• Gravel

• In the following situations, the tilt

and/or height of the vehicle is

changed, the system does not

function properly and unexpected

accidents may occur.

• Check that all passengers fasten

their seat belts when the vehicle is

being operated.

– With

a

modified suspension

(Altering the vehicle height, etc.)

– With non-specified sized tires

equipped

When the system is activated, there

is a risk of serious injury from

being thrown.

– With worn or extremely uneven

tires equipped

– With low or high tire pressure

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NOTE:

Frontal collision warning

When there is a risk of a frontal crash, a warning will be given through the information dis-

play and sound.

• While the system is working, if a vehicle

in front of you moves outside of the

radar’s detection field or the vehicle can

no longer be detected, the system may

stop functioning.

EXAMPLE

• While the system is working, a braking

sound may be heard even if you do not

depress the brake pedal, but this is nor-

mal.

buzzer

The radar brake support system, model

MRR1Plus is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant

provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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Warning brake system

If the driver cannot take or is insufficient to take evasive action such as brake operation

and steering operation after frontal collision warning activates, the system applies brake

lightly.

EXAMPLE

buzzer

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CAUTION

In the following conditions, this warning brake system may not activate.

• When another vehicle is already parked on a road in the direction of move-

ment.

• When a vehicle ahead is changing lane and only a part of the vehicle is within

the radar sensor range.

NOTE:

When you operate brake after frontal collision warning activates, the warning brake sys-

tem does not activate. Brake assist system will activate in this case.

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Brake assist system

When there is high probability of a frontal crash, the brake assist system provides more

powerful braking when you slam down on the brake pedal.

EXAMPLE

buzzer

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Automatic brake system

When a frontal crash is unavoidable at lower speeds, the brakes will powerfully operate

automatically. (#1)

EXAMPLE

buzzer

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(#1) After the vehicle has been stopped by the automatic brake system, flashing of the

radar brake support system warning light and frontal collision warning will continue

until the brake system is released.

NOTE:

If you do not depress the clutch pedal when the vehicle has been stopped by the auto-

matic brake system, the engine will stall.

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Situations where radar will not acti-

vate properly

Situations where radar may not

activate properly

EXAMPLE

Under the following situations, there is a

high possibility that the system will not acti-

vate.

• When the engine is off (except when the

engine is automatically stopped by the

ENG A-STOP system)

• When the gearshift lever is in the reverse

gear

• When facing an oncoming vehicle

• When the following switches are pushed

and the system is turned off:

– Radar brake support OFF switch

– ESP^®OFF switch

Under the following situations, the radar

may not detect a vehicle in front of you cor-

rectly and the system may not activate.

• When the radar sensor cover is covered

in snow, water or dirt

• When there is bad weather such as

heavy rain or fog, a blizzard or sand-

storm or when the vehicle in front of you

is surrounded by water, snow or sand

• When you are operating on a narrow

road

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• When another vehicle jumps out sud-

denly

• When you take evasive action with the

steering wheel or accelerator pedal

• When you suddenly accelerate and

approach the vehicle in front of you,

such as when you overtake the vehicle

in front of you

• When the system is temporarily stopped

or malfunctioning, some of the following

indicator and messages will come on:

– The radar brake support system warn-

ing light

– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT SYS

INSPECTION REQUIRED” message

– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT FCN

TEMPORARILY DISABLED” message

– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT: NOT

ACTIVE BY SENSOR.” message

EXAMPLE

• When swerving

• When the vehicle cannot move in a

straight manner without consistently

steering, due to an accident or break-

down

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• When only a part of the vehicle in front of

you is within the radar’s detection field,

such as when operating on a curvy road

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EXAMPLE

Situations where radar may activate

by chance

EXAMPLE

With the following objects, the radar may

judge that there is a vehicle in front of you,

and the system may activate.

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EXAMPLE

• Specially shaped vehicles such as car

carriers

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• When another vehicle suddenly changes

lanes or jumps out in front of you

When the following types of vehicles are in

front of you, the radar may not detect them

and the system may not activate.

• Stopped vehicles or those operating at

extremely low speeds

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• Pedestrian bridges, elevated bridges,

overpasses or road signs

• Vehicles carrying oddly shaped loads,

such as bicycles, on their roof or back, or

vehicles with articles protruding out from

the body’s circumference

• Trucks with low-lying backs

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EXAMPLE

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• Toll gates, parking lot gates, railroad

crossing gates or height-limit signboards

• Objects protruding from the road’s sur-

face, manhole covers, signs and other

metal objects, as well as falling objects

or level changes in the road

• When the radar detects pedestrians,

bicycles or motorcycles

EXAMPLE

In the following situations, the radar may

judge that there is a vehicle in front of you,

and the system may activate.

• When crossing narrow bridges

• When operating on hills that have vary-

ing slopes

• When a vehicle suddenly passes you

from a neighboring lane

• When the radar detects animals or trees

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• When you pass by an oncoming vehicle

on a curvy road

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EXAMPLE

FAR/NEAR setting switch

Frontal collision warning

You can change the timing of when the

frontal collision warning sounds, while the

system is functioning, by using the FAR/

NEAR setting switch.

When you are operating at a speed of

approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or over and

there is a risk of a frontal crash, a warning

will work.

• The interior buzzer will intermittently

beep, the radar brake support system

warning light (1) will blink rapidly, and the

indication (2) will appear.

• Given the same relative velocity and dis-

tance of the vehicle in front of you, the

FAR setting will respond faster than the

NEAR setting. We recommend that you

normally use the FAR setting.

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(3)

(4)

• When your vehicle is weighed down by

heavy items in the luggage compartment

or rear seat

EXAMPLE

(1)

(2)

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• Press the FAR/NEAR setting switch to

change the frontal collision warning tim-

ing to NEAR (3).

• Press the FAR/NEAR setting switch

again to change the frontal collision

warning timing back to FAR (4).

• When the frontal collision warning

sounds, depending on the distance from

the vehicle in front of you and driving

conditions, take evasive action with the

steering wheel or brake pedal.

• Whenever you press the FAR/NEAR set-

ting switch, the interior buzzer will beep

and NEAR or FAR will appear on the

information display for several seconds.

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• When there is a roadside guard rail, or

sign, on a curve

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CAUTION

Warning brake system

WARNING

When you are operating at a speed of

approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) or over

and if the driver cannot take or is insufficient

to take evasive action such as brake opera-

tion and steering operation after frontal colli-

sion warning activates, the system applies

brake lightly.

• While the warning brake system is work-

ing, the radar brake support system

warning light (1) will blink, the indication

(2) will appear, and the brake lights will

be turned on.

If you attempt to press the FAR/NEAR

setting switch while driving, you

could lose control of the vehicle.

In the following conditions, this warn-

ing brake system may not activate.

• When another vehicle is already

parked on a road in the direction of

movement.

• When a vehicle ahead is changing

lane and only a part of the vehicle is

within the radar sensor range.

Do not press the FAR/NEAR setting

switch while driving.

NOTE:

Even if you switch the frontal collision

warning timing, the warning brake system,

brake assist system and automatic brake

system timing will not change.

NOTE:

When you operate brake after frontal colli-

sion warning activates, the warning brake

system does not activate. Brake assist

system will activate in this case.

(1)

(2)

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Brake assist system

Automatic brake system

Radar brake support OFF switch

When you are operating at a speed of

approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or over and

there is a high probability of a frontal crash,

the brake assist system provides more

powerful braking when you slam down on

the brake pedal.

• While the brake assist system is work-

ing, the radar brake support system

warning light (1) will blink rapidly, and the

indication (2) will appear.

When a frontal crash is judged to be

unavoidable at speeds between approxi-

mately 5 km/h to 30 km/h (3 mph to 9 mph),

the brakes will powerfully operate automati-

cally and will attempt to avoid the crash or

reduce the damage of the crash.

• When the automatic brake system is acti-

vated at a speed of approximately 15 km/h

(9 mph) or under, crashes may be avoid-

able.

• While the automatic brake system is

working, the radar brake support system

warning light (1) will blink rapidly, the

indication (2) will appear, and the brake

lights will be turned on.

You can turn off the radar brake support

system.

• In the following situations, push and hold

the radar brake support OFF switch as

unexpected dangers may be possible if it

is activated.

– When the vehicle is placed upon a tes-

ter such as when undergoing a vehicle

inspection

– When the vehicle is being towed

– When the vehicle is being carried on a

car carrier

– When the vehicle is being carried on a

ferry

– When the vehicle is being operated on

a race track

– When the vehicle is placed upon a car

elevator or placed in a mechanical

parking lot

– With

a spare tire or tire chains

(1)

(2)

equipped

– When you have a temporarily repaired

flat tire

– When you have an accident or break-

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down

(1)

(2)

– When the vehicle is used to tow a

trailer

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Handling radar sensor

• In the following situations, the radar sen-

sor might not function properly. Turn it off

and have it inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

– When there is a minor crash and the

radar sensor is damaged or hindered

– When the warning brake system and

automatic brake system are activated

more than necessary

• When you want to turn off the system,

push and hold the radar brake support

OFF switch (1) until the interior buzzer

beeps and the radar brake support OFF

indicator light (2) displays on the instru-

ment cluster.

The radar sensor (1) can be found inside

the sensor cover (2) which is located on

the radiator grill.

Perform the following method to turn the

system back on.

• Push and hold the radar brake support

OFF switch (1) until the interior buzzer

beeps and the radar brake support OFF

indicator light (2) turns off.

(2)

(1)

• Turn off the engine and then turn it on

again.

WARNING

(1)

If you attempt to press the radar

brake support OFF switch while driv-

ing, you could lose control of the

vehicle.

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Do not press the radar brake support

OFF switch while driving.

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(2)

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If dirt is detected on the radar sensor

cover, the radar brake support system will

stop functioning and the radar brake sup-

port system warning light (3) will come on,

and “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT: NOT

ACTIVE BY SENSOR.” message (4) will

appear.

WARNING

• Always keep the sensor cover sur-

face clean. When it is dirty, wipe it

down with a soft cloth that will not

scratch the cover. Also, when the

following things are covering or

attached to the sensor cover, they

will be detected as dirt and the

radar will either take more time to

detect things or it will not detect

things at all. If this happens, the

system will not function normally

and unexpected accidents may

occur.

(Continued)

– Do not stick or affix anything to

the sensor cover, not even clear

items.

– Do not do any customizing, coat-

ing or applying of non-genuine

SUZUKI parts to the radiator grill

or front bumper. For repairs and

parts replacement, contact an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

– Do not remove or disassemble

the radar sensor or any sur-

rounding parts.

– Do not sit on or lean against the

front bumper.

– When using a high pressure car

washer, do not point the nozzle

at, or around, the sensor cover.

– Do not push other vehicle or

objects with the front bumper

when you pull out of a parking

area.

(3)

– Plastic bags (transparent, semi-

transparent, colored or metal-

coated)

(4)

– Rain, snow, etc.

• Observe the following instructions

in order to keep the radar sensor

functioning properly. If mishandled,

the radar sensor cannot accurately

detect a vehicle in front of you, the

system will not function properly

and unexpected accidents may

occur.

– Do not strike the radar sensor

forcefully. If there is a minor

crash and the radar sensor is

damaged or hindered, have it

inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

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NOTE:

The system may not function properly if

there is any snow or water on the radar

sensor cover.

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When dirt is detected on the sensor

cover

If the message (4) does not disappear,

perform the following procedure.

NOTE:

In the following situations, the radar brake

support system warning light (3) may come

on, the message (4) may appear and the

radar brake support system may be deacti-

vated automatically, even if there is no dirt

on the sensor cover.

1) Find a safe place to park and change

the ignition switch to “LOCK” position or

the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF) by

pressing the engine switch.

2) Clean the sensor cover with a soft

cloth.

3) Change the ignition switch to “ON”

position or the ignition mode to “ON” by

pressing the engine switch.

4) Check that the message (4) appears for

about 3 seconds and then disappears.

• In a tunnel

• A road where there are concrete walls

on both sides

• A road where there are metal fences on

one side

• Around overpasses or grade separated

crossings

• When there is bad weather such as

heavy rain or snow

• A road where there are puddles

• If you clean the sensor cover and drive

the vehicle, but the message (4) appears

again, there might be another problem.

Contact an authorized SUZUKI dealer

for further assistance.

In these situations, the radar brake support

system is stop functioning temporarily,

because millimeter-waves emanating from

the radar sensor cause diffused reflection

and a position of the vehicle in front of you

cannot be detected correctly.

If you drive the vehicle for about 2 minutes

after the above situations have improved,

these indicator and message will turn off

and the radar brake support system will

turn back on.

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Warning and indicator messages

The information display shows the warning and indicator message to let you know about certain problems of the radar brake support

system.

Warning and indicator messages

Warning and indicator

message

Master warning

indicator Light

Sound

Cause and remedy

Blinks

Beep (one time from interior There may be a problem with the radar

buzzer)

brake support system.

Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

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Blinks

Beep (one time from interior There may be a problem with the radar

buzzer)

brake support system and the system is

disabled temporarily.

If the message does not disappear for a

while, have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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Warning and indicator

message

Master warning

indicator light

Sound

Cause and remedy

Blinks

Beep (one time from interior The radar brake support system is disabled

buzzer)

temporarily because dirt is detected on the

sensor cover, or millimeter-waves from the

radar sensor cause diffused reflection.

If the message does not disappear for a

while, wipe the sensor cover with a soft

cloth.

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Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped)

WARNING

Although the ESS is designed to

reduce the number of rear-end

crashes that occur from sudden brak-

ing, by warning a following vehicle, it

cannot prevent all crashes. Always

make an effort to drive safely and

avoid unnecessary sudden braking

when stopping or decelerating.

ESS stands for Emergency Stop Signal.

ESS is a feature that gives a warning to a following vehicle by flashing all turn signal lights

faster than usual if all the following conditions are met. Also, within these conditions, it will

flash along with your turn signal in the instrument cluster.

• When you slam down on the brakes at speeds of approximately 55 km/h (34 mph) or

over.

• When the ABS is activated or when you suddenly brake similar to activating the ABS.

NOTE:

EXAMPLE

• The ESS feature cannot be deactivated.

• Use of the hazard warning switch should

be given preference over the ESS.

• When driving on the following surfaces

and the ABS gives out momentarily, the

ESS may not function.

– When driving on slippery surfaces

– When driving over bumps on the road

such as highway joint seams

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The ESS will stop functioning in the following situations:

• When you release the brake

• When the ABS is no longer activated

• When you turn on the hazard warning switch

• When the car is no longer rapidly decelerating

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WARNING

Parking sensors (if equipped)

• The parking sensor warns you of

obstacles with buzzers and by

showing you the location of the

obstacles on the information dis-

play. However, you still have to

drive with particular care.

EXAMPLE

• The sensors can detect obstacles

only within a limited area and only

when the vehicle is moving within a

limited speed range. So, in tricky

areas, you must move the vehicle

slowly while checking around it

using your direct vision or rearview

mirrors. There is increased risk of

an accident if you control the vehi-

cle relying only on the parking sen-

sor.

(1)

61MM0A192

(1) Symbol representing an obstacle detected by parking sensor*

* This symbol shows that an obstacle is located on the right rear of vehicle.

• The parking sensor system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles near the front

and/or rear bumpers. If obstacles are sensed while you are parking or moving the vehi-

cle slowly, the system warns you by sounding a buzzer and displaying symbols repre-

senting the obstacles on the information display in the instrument cluster.

• The system emits an ultrasonic wave and the relevant sensor detects the return of the

wave reflected by an obstacle. The system measures the time taken by the ultrasonic

wave to reach the obstacle and return from it, from which it determines the obstacle’s

position.

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On rear bumper

Sensor locations (if equipped)

On front bumper

EXAMPLE

(3)

(4)

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(1)

(2)

(3) Rear center sensors (2 places)

(4) Rear corner sensors (2 places)

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(1) Front center sensors (2 places)

(2) Front corner sensors (2 places)

NOTICE

• Avoid hitting the sensor areas or

directing the nozzle of a high-pres-

sure car washer onto the sensor

areas. Otherwise, the sensors may

be damaged.

• If the bumper hits a hard object, the

sensors on it may not work prop-

erly. If this occurs, have the sen-

sors inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

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Working sensors

Approximate areas where obstacles can

be detected

The sensors work depending on the gearshift lever position and parking brake lever posi-

tion as follows:

EXAMPLE

Gearshift lever position

R

N, 1st – 5th or 6th

Parking brake lever

Release

Center

Off

On

Off

Front sensors

(if equipped)

Corner

No relation

Center

Rear sensors

No relation

Corner

No relation

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• An obstacle within about 20 cm (8 in)

from a sensor or just below a sensor is

not detectable.

• The sensors can detect an obstacle up

to about 1 m (3 ft) from the front of the

vehicle, or about 1.5 m (5 ft) from the

rear of vehicle.

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WARNING

NOTE:

• Thin poles or obstacles lower than the

sensors may become undetectable as

the vehicle moves closer to them even if

they have been detected from longer

distances.

WARNING

• Under the following conditions, the

parking sensor system may not

work normally because the sensors

cannot detect obstacles correctly.

– Sensors are covered with mud,

ice or other materials. (Such

materials must be removed for

normal operation.)

(Continued)

– Sensors have intercepted ultra-

sonic noise from another vehi-

cle’s horn, engine, air braking

system (large vehicles), or park-

ing sensor.

– Obstacles are too close to the

sensors.

• The system may calculate the distance

to a road sign or similar obstacle to be

shorter than the actual distance.

– Sensors are wet from water

splashes or heavy rain.

– Sensors are covered by a hand,

sticker, accessory, etc.

– There is an accessory or other

object attached within the sen-

sor’s sensing area.

– Sensors are at an angle to a

highly reflective object such as

glass. (Ultrasonic waves are not

reflected back from the obstacle.)

• Sensors may not be able to cor-

rectly detect the following types of

obstacles:

– Items such as tow hooks, com-

mercially available corner poles,

radio antenna, etc. are installed

on the bumper.

– The height of the bumper is

changed due to alteration to the

suspension or other causes.

– The sensor areas are extremely

hot from direct sunlight or cold

due to freezing weather.

– Objects made of a thin material

such as wire netting and ropes

– Square-shaped curbstones or

other objects with sharp edges

– Tall objects with a large upper

part such as a road sign

– Low-profile objects such as curb-

stones

– Sound-absorbing objects such

as cotton and snow

– The vehicle is on a rough sur-

face, slope, gravel road or grass

field.

– The vehicle is at a steep angle.

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• When the ignition mode is “ON” and the indicator light in the parking sensor switch is

on, indicating that the parking sensor is ready for operation under the following condi-

tions:

– The vehicle’s forward moving speed is not more than approx. 9 km/h (6 mph) when

deaccelerating the vehicle such as for parking.

– The vehicle’s forward moving speed is not more than approx. 13 km/h (9 mph) when

accelerating.

How to use parking sensor

Parking sensor switch

Models without ESP^®

• To deactivate the parking sensor, push the parking sensor switch and check that the

indicator light goes off.

(2)

(1)

Switch position

EXAMPLE

State

ON

• When the indicator light is on and all necessary conditions are

met, system becomes ready for operation.

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(1) Parking sensor switch

(2) Indicator

EXAMPLE

Models with ESP^®

OFF

• The system does not operate. Push the switch to turn off the

indicator if you do not wish to use the parking sensor.

NOTE:

(1)

(2)

If you push the parking sensor switch from OFF to ON position when the ignition mode

has been changed to “ON” by pressing the engine switch, the interior buzzer sounds.

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(1) Parking sensor switch

(2) Indicator

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Upon detecting an obstacle, the parking sensor causes an interior buzzer to sound and a

symbol representing the obstacle appears on the information display in the instrument cluster.

• A different symbol is displayed depending on the direction and distance of the obstacle.

• A buzzer in the instrument panel sounds when a sensor at the front (if equipped)

detects an obstacle.

• A buzzer located behind the rear seat sounds when a sensor at the rear detects an

obstacle.

• Warnings when obstacles are detected by corner sensors

Obstacle indication by parking sen-

sor

EXAMPLE

(2) (1) (2)

Distance (approx.)

Buzzer

Symbol

37.5 – 60 cm

(15 – 24 in)

Short beeps at short intervals

Three lines

25 – 37.5 cm

(10 – 15 in)

Less than 25 cm

(10 in)

Short beeps at very short intervals

Continuous beep

Two lines

One line

(4) (3) (4)

61MM0A194

(1) Obstacle detected by front center

sensors (if equipped)

• Warnings when obstacles are detected by center sensors

(2) Obstacle detected by front corner

sensors (if equipped)

(3) Obstacle detected by rear center sen-

sors

(4) Obstacle detected by rear corner sen-

sors

Distance (approx.)

Buzzer

Symbol

Front

65 – 100 cm

(if equipped) (26 – 39 in)

Short beeps at long intervals

65 – 150 cm

(26 – 59 in)

Rear

Three lines

50 – 65 cm

(20 – 26 in)

40 – 50 cm

(16 – 20 in)

Short beeps at short intervals

Short beeps at very short intervals

Continuous beep

Two lines

One line

Less than 40 cm

(16 in)

NOTE:

• Symbols are displayed with a short delay after the detection of obstacles.

• If the system detects multiple obstacles simultaneously, the display shows all of their

positions using the corresponding symbols. However, the buzzers will sound only for

the nearest obstacles.

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Set sensors

Warning and indicator messages

You can select either the normal or trailer

mode of the parking sensor via the infor-

mation display. Refer to “Information dis-

play” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section.

If there is a problem or warning regarding the parking sensor system, a message is dis-

played on the information display in the instrument cluster, and a symbol blinks and the

buzzer sounds. If a message is displayed, follow its instruction.

Message

Symbol

Buzzer

Probable cause and remedy

Normal mode

All sensors operate. Use this mode under

normal conditions.

Two blinking

Series of

There may be a problem with the

lines in a sensor double beeps parking sensor system.

location.

Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

Trailer mode

The rear corner and rear center sensors

are inhibited from operating. Use this

mode when towing a trailer.

NOTICE

Check that the normal mode is

selected with the parking sensor

when steering the vehicle into a

garage. If the parking sensor is left in

the trailer mode, the rear corner and

rear center sensors are not function-

ing.

One blinking line Series of sin- The indicated sensor is contami-

in a sensor loca- gle beeps

tion.

nated.

Wipe it clean with a soft cloth.

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Rearview camera location

Rearview camera

(if equipped)

NOTICE

If you use the rearview camera for a

long time when the ignition switch is

in “ON” position or the ignition mode

is “ON”, but the engine is not run-

ning, the battery may discharge.

When the gearshift lever is shifted to “R”

position while the ignition switch is in “ON”

position or the ignition mode is “ON”, the

rearview camera system automatically

shows the view behind the vehicle on the

display.

Do not leave the ignition switch in

“ON” position or the ignition mode

“ON” for a long time when the engine

is not running.

WARNING

The distance viewed in the rearview

camera may differ from the actual

distance according to the condition

of road or the load the vehicle is car-

rying. Since the camera display area

is also limited, backing up by only

looking at the display may cause an

accident or a crash with an object.

(1)

EXAMPLE

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(1) Rearview camera

The rearview camera is installed beside

the license plate light.

The rearview camera cannot replace

the driver’s attention. The driver

alone is responsible for parking and

similar driving maneuvers.

• Use the rearview camera only to

provide driving assistance.

• Always drive carefully confirming

the safety of the rear and the sur-

rounding conditions by looking

directly with your eyes and using

the rear view mirror.

NOTICE

The rearview camera is a precision

instrument. If you strike the camera,

it may be broken and cause damage

resulting in a catch fire or a malfunc-

tion.

• Do not strike the camera.

• Do not remove snow or mud on the

camera lens with a stick.

• Check that the tailgate is securely

closed when backing up.

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Display range of rearview camera

EXAMPLE

How to use rearview camera

NOTICE

1) Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position

or press the engine switch to change

the ignition mode to “ON”.

2) Shift the gearshift lever in “R” position.

• The display automatically shows the

view behind the vehicle.

If water enters the rearview camera, it

may cause a malfunction or catch

fire.

(1)

Do not use high pressure water

around the camera.

• When the gearshift lever is shifted

from “R” to another gearshift lever

position, the display returns to the

previous display.

NOTICE

This lens is hard coated to prevent

damage or discoloration. Damage or

discoloration of lens may obscure

the image.

NOTE:

The rearview camera display has first pri-

ority in any display mode. However, the

rearview camera display does not show

the rear view while the system is initializ-

ing.

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• Do not use a brush to clean lens.

• Do not use alcohol, benzene or

thinner to clean the lens.

EXAMPLE

(1)

• Do not use wax on the camera lens.

Display range of rearview camera

NOTE:

The rearview camera display shows the

area behind the rear end of the tailgate.

The display cannot show objects which are

close to the bumper or under the bumper.

The rearview camera display cannot show

obstacles which are higher than the cam-

era. Upper parts of tall objects such as

road signs cannot be viewed on the dis-

play.

If body wax gets on the camera lens, wipe

off the wax with a clean cloth dampened

with mild detergent diluted with water, and

then wipe the lens with a dry cloth.

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(1) Display range

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NOTE:

Uphill incline behind the vehicle

EXAMPLE

Downhill incline behind the vehicle

EXAMPLE

• Images shown on the display from the

rearview camera are reversed images

(mirror images).

• The colors of objects on the rearview

camera may differ from the actual object

colors.

(1)

• The rearview camera display may be dif-

ficult to see under the following condi-

tions, but this is not

malfunction.

– In dark areas, on a rainy day or at

night.

a

system

(2)

(3)

(2)

– When the temperature around the lens

is too high/low, or the camera is wet

such as on a rainy day or during peri-

ods of high humidity (dew condensa-

tion may occur on the camera lens).

– When a foreign object such as mud or

a drop of water is stuck around the

camera lens.

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(1) Object

(2) Actual distance

(3) Distance on the display

(2) Actual distance

(3) Distance on the display

When there is an uphill incline behind the

vehicle, the object shown on the display

appears farther away than the actual dis-

tance.

When there is a downhill incline behind the

vehicle, the object shown on the display

appears closer than the actual distance.

– When strong light directly enters the

camera (vertical lines may be seen on

the display).

– Under fluorescent light. (The display

may flicker.)

– When the outside temperature is low

(the image on the display may be

darkened).

Rearview camera screen indication

The distance viewed in the rearview cam-

era may differ from the actual distance

according to the condition of the road or

the load the vehicle is carrying.

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WARNING

If the rear view from the rearview cam-

era is not shown or there is a poor

image

Braking

If water gets into the brake devices,

brake performance may become poor

and unpredictable. After driving

through water or washing the under-

side of the vehicle, test the brakes

while driving at a slow speed to see if

they have maintained their normal

effectiveness. If the brakes are less

effective than normal, dry them by

repeatedly applying the brakes while

driving slowly until the brakes have

regained their normal effectiveness.

• If the rear view from the rearview camera

is not shown.

– Check that the ignition switch is in

“ON” position or the ignition mode is

“ON”.

– Check that the gearshift lever is

shifted to “R” position.

• If the image from the rearview camera is

poor.

– Check that the camera lens is not dirty.

– Check that light from the sun or the

beam of the headlights from the vehi-

cle behind is not shining directly into

the lens.

Power-assisted brakes

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Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes. If

power assistance is lost due to a stalled

engine or other failures, the system is still

fully operational on reserve power and you

can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by

pressing the brake pedal once and holding

it down. The reserve power is partly used

up when you depress the brake pedal and

reduces each time the pedal is pressed.

Apply smooth and even pressure to the

pedal. Do not pump the pedal.

The distance needed to bring any vehicle

to a halt increases with the speed of the

vehicle. The braking distance needed, for

example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be

approximately 4 times greater than the

braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19

mph). Start to depress the brake pedal

when there is plenty of distance between

your vehicle and the stopping point, and

slow down gradually.

If the rearview camera system is still not

working properly after checking the above,

have the system inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

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WARNING

it senses that the wheels are locking up.

You may feel the brake pedal move a little

while the ABS is operating.

WARNING

Even without reserve power in the

brake system, you can still stop the

vehicle by pressing the brake pedal

harder than normally required. How-

ever, the stopping distance may be

longer.

(Continued)

• In both of the above conditions,

ABS will still offer the advantage of

helping you maintain directional

control. However, remember that

ABS will not compensate for bad

road or weather conditions or poor

driver judgment. Use good judg-

ment and do not drive too fast.

NOTE:

The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is

under about 9 km/h (6 mph).

WARNING

• On some types of loose surfaces

(such as gravel, snow-covered

roads, etc.), the stopping distance

required for a vehicle with ABS

may be slightly greater than the

one required for a comparable vehi-

cle with a conventional brake sys-

tem. With a conventional brake

system, skidding tires are able to

plow the gravel or snow layer,

shortening the stopping distance.

ABS minimizes this resistance

effect. Allow for extra stopping dis-

tance when driving on loose sur-

faces.

Brake assist system

When you slam the brakes on, the brake

assist system determines it to be an emer-

gency stop and provides more powerful

braking for a driver who cannot hold down

the brake pedal firmly.

NOTE:

If you quickly and forcefully depress the

brakes, you may hear a clicking sound in

the brake pedal. This is normal and indi-

cates that the brake assist system is acti-

vated properly.

(1)

(2)

• On regular paved roads, some driv-

ers may be able to obtain slightly

shorter stopping distances with

conventional brake systems than

with ABS.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

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ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-

tronically controlling braking pressure. It

will also help you maintain steering control

when braking on slippery surfaces or when

braking hard.

(1) ABS warning light

(2) Brake system warning light

(Continued)

The ABS works automatically, so you do

not need any special braking technique.

Just push the brake pedal down without

pumping. The ABS will operate whenever

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How ABS works

Electronic stability program

(ESP )

ESP^®is a registered trademark of Daimler

AG.

WARNING

®

A computer continuously monitors wheel

speed. The computer compares the

changes in wheel speed when braking. If

the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a

skidding situation, the computer will

change braking pressure several times

each second to prevent the wheels from

locking. When you start your vehicle or

when you accelerate after a hard stop, you

may hear a momentary motor or clicking

noise as the system resets or checks itself.

• If the ABS warning light (1) on the

instrument cluster comes on and

stays on while driving, there may

be a problem with the ABS system.

Ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect

the ABS system immediately. If the

ABS system becomes inoperative,

the brake system will function as

an ordinary brake system that has

no ABS.

• If the ABS warning light (1) and the

brake system warning light (2) on

the instrument cluster simultane-

ously stay on or come on while

driving, both anti-lock function and

rear brake force control function

(proportioning valve function) of

the ABS system may have failed. If

so, the rear wheels may easily skid

or the vehicle can even spin in the

worst case when braking on a slip-

pery road or when hard braking

even on a dry paved road. Ask your

SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS

system immediately. Drive care-

fully, avoiding hard braking as

much as possible.

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP^®)

helps to control the vehicle during corner-

ing if front wheels or rear wheels skid. It

also assists you in maintaining traction

while accelerating on loose or slippery

road surfaces. It does this by regulating

the engine’s output, and by selectively

applying the brakes. In addition, ESP^®

helps to avoid skidding by controlling brak-

ing pressure.

WARNING

The ABS may not work properly if

tires or wheels other than those

specified in the owner’s manual are

used. This is because the ABS works

by comparing changes in wheel

speed. When replacing tires or

wheels, use only the size and type

specified in this owner’s manual.

WARNING

The ESP^®cannot enhance the vehi-

cle’s driving stability in all situations

and does not control your vehicle’s

entire braking system. The ESP^®can-

not prevent accidents, including

those resulting from excessive speed

in turns, or hydroplaning. Only safe

and attentive drive can prevent acci-

dents. The capabilities of an ESP^®-

equipped vehicle must never be used

as a substitute for careful driving.

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The ESP^®has the following three sys-

tems:

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

WARNING

ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-

tronically controlling braking pressure. It

will also help you maintain steering control

when braking on slippery surfaces or when

braking hard. The ABS works automati-

cally, so you do not have to use any spe-

cial braking technique. Just push the brake

pedal down without pumping. The ABS will

operate whenever it senses that wheels

are locking up. You may feel the brake

pedal pulsate while the ABS is operating.

(For more information on ABS, see “Brak-

ing” in this section.)

• The ESP^®may not work properly if

tires or wheels other than those

specified in the owner’s manual are

used. When replacing tires or

wheels, use only the size and type

specified in this owner’s manual.

• The ESP^®may not work properly if

tires are not inflated to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure.

• The ESP^®may not work properly if

tires are fitted with tire chains.

Stability control system

The vehicle stability control system helps

provide integrated control of systems such

as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine

control, etc. This system automatically

controls the brakes and engine to help pre-

vent the vehicle from skidding when cor-

nering on a slippery road surface or when

turning the steering wheel abruptly.

• The ESP^®may not work properly if

the tires are excessively worn.

Replace tires when the tread wear

indicators in the grooves appear on

the tread surface.

Traction control system

NOTE:

The traction control system automatically

helps prevent the spinning of wheels when

the vehicle is started or accelerated on

slippery road surfaces. The system oper-

ates only if it senses that some of the

wheels are spinning or beginning to lose

traction. When this happens, the system

operates the front or rear brakes and

reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.

If the ABS system is activated, you may

hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsating

in the brake pedal. This is normal and indi-

cates that the brake fluid pressure is being

controlled properly.

• The ESP^®is not a substitute for

winter tires or tire chains on a

snow-covered road.

WARNING

• The ESP^®may not work properly if

engine related parts such as the

muffler are not equivalent to stan-

dard equipment or are extremely

deteriorated.

• Do not modify the vehicle’s sus-

pension since the ESP^®may not

work properly.

NOTE:

You may hear a clunking sound when you

start the engine or after the vehicle begins

to move. This means that the above sys-

tems are in the self-check mode. This

sound does not indicate a malfunction.

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The ESP^®indicator lights are described

below:

NOTE:

®

ESP OFF switch

When the ESP^®warning light comes on

and stays on while driving, indicating a

malfunction of the ESP^®systems (other

than ABS), the brake system will function

as an ordinary ABS with no additional

ESP^®functions.

Models without parking sensors

®

ESP warning light

®

ESP OFF indicator light

(1)

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This light blinks 5 times per second when

one of the following systems is activated.

• Stability control system

• Traction control system

• Hill descent control system (if equipped)

If this light blinks, drive carefully.

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(1) ESP^®OFF switch

You should turn the ESP^®on during your

ordinary driving, so that you have the ben-

efits of all of the ESP^®systems.

It may be required to turn the ESP^®sys-

tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is

stuck in sand, mud, or snow, where wheel

spin is necessary.

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.

NOTICE

If the ESP^®warning light comes on

and stays on while driving, there may

be a malfunction of the ESP^®sys-

tems (other than ABS). You should

have the systems inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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Models with parking sensors

Hill descent control system

(if equipped)

The hill descent control system is designed

to reduce the driver’s workload when going

down steep, rough and/or slippery hills

where the vehicle cannot decelerate

enough by engine braking alone. The hill

descent control system helps to control

vehicle speed by automatically engaging

the vehicle’s brakes, as needed, so you

can concentrate on steering the vehicle.

(1)

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If the message shown in the above illustra-

tion appears on the information display,

there may be a problem with the ESP^®

system. Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

WARNING

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Do not rely excessively on the hill

descent control system. The hill

descent control system may not con-

trol the vehicle speed on a hill under

all load or road conditions. Always be

prepared to control vehicle speed by

applying the brakes. Failure to pay

attention and control vehicle speed

using the brakes when necessary

may result in loss of control or an

accident.

(1) ESP^®OFF switch

NOTE:

When the ESP^®OFF switch located at the

instrument panel is pushed and held to

turn off the ESP^®systems (other than

ABS), the ESP^®OFF indicator light in the

instrument cluster comes on.

The ESP^®system will not activate while

this message is displayed.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the radar

brake support system, when the ESP^®

system is turned off, the radar brake sup-

port system will be turned off.

When you have turned the ESP^®systems

(other than ABS) off, turn them back on

before resuming ordinary driving.

When you push the ESP^®OFF switch

again, the ESP^®OFF indicator light will go

out and all of the ESP^®systems will be

activated.

ABS warning light / brake system

warning light

See “Braking” in this section.

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Hill descent control switch

Models with ENG A-STOP system

The brake/tail lights come on and the

ESP^®warning light blinks while the hill

descent control system applies the brakes

to maintain the vehicle speed.

Models without ENG A-STOP system

If the accelerator or brake pedal is

depressed while the hill descent control

system is activated, the system will stop

working temporarily. As soon as the accel-

erator or brake pedal is released, the hill

descent control system begins to function

again if the hill descent control operating

conditions are fulfilled. However, when the

vehicle speed exceeds 25 km/h (15 mph),

the hill descent control system will be

deactivated automatically.

(1)

54P000318

To deactivate the hill descent control sys-

tem, push the hill descent control switch

again.

(1) Hill descent control switch

54P000317

(1) Hill descent control switch

To activate the hill descent control system:

1) Turn the driving mode switch (if

equipped) to “LOCK” position.

2) Shift the gearshift lever into a forward

gear or reverse gear.

3) Push the hill descent control switch (1)

when the vehicle speed is under 25 km/h

(15 mph). The hill descent control indica-

tor on the instrument cluster will come on

and the hill descent control system will be

activated.

If the driving mode switch (if equipped) is

in “LOCK” position, vehicle speed is main-

tained at approximately 10 km/h (6 mph)

when going down a hill.

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WARNING

Hill descent control indicator light

NOTE:

If the hill descent control indicator blinks

when you push the hill descent control

switch, the following conditions may not be

fulfilled.

• When the hill descent control sys-

tem is used continuously for a long

time, the temperature of the brake

system may increase and the hill

descent control system may be

deactivated temporarily to protect

the device of the brake system. The

hill descent control indicator blinks

to let you know the system is deac-

tivated. Depress the brake pedal

and stop the vehicle in a safe place.

When the temperature of the brake

system goes down, the hill descent

control indicator will come on and

the system is activated again.

• The hill descent control system

may be activated when the gear-

shift lever is in “N” (Neutral) posi-

tion, but engine braking will not

work. Always use the hill descent

control system with the gearshift

lever in a forward gear or reverse

gear.

• The driving mode switch (if equipped) is

in “LOCK” position

• The gearshift lever is in a forward gear

or reverse gear

• The vehicle speed is under 25 km/h (15

mph)

• The brake system is under normal oper-

ating temperature

79K050

When the ignition switch is in “ON” posi-

tion, or the ignition mode is “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.

If hill descent control indicator light comes

on or blinks, while not operating the hill

descent control switch, there is a problem

in this system. Have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

NOTE:

You may hear a sound coming from the

engine when the hill descent control sys-

tem is activated. This sound is normal and

does not indicate a malfunction.

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WARNING

NOTE:

Hill hold control system

(if equipped)

If any of the following conditions occur,

there may be a problem with the hill

descent control system or the ESP^®sys-

tem. Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

(Continued)

The hill hold control system is designed to

assist you in starting to move up steep or

slippery hills. When you start to move up a

hill, the system helps to prevent the vehicle

from rolling downward (for approximately 2

seconds) while you move your foot from

the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

• After you release your foot from the

brake pedal, accelerate the vehicle

to move up immediately. If you

release your foot from the brake

pedal over 2 seconds, the hill hold

control system will be canceled. If

so, the vehicle may roll downward,

which can result in an accident

depending on the degree of slope.

And, the engine may stall and the

power assist for the steering and

brakes will not work so steering

and braking will be much harder

than usual which can result in an

accident or vehicle damage.

• The hill descent control indicator does

not come on or blink when you push the

hill descent control switch.

• The hill descent control indicator stays

on when driving without pushing the hill

descent control switch.

WARNING

• Do not rely excessively on the hill

hold control system. The hill hold

control system may not prevent the

vehicle from rolling downward on a

hill under all load or road condi-

tions. Always be prepared to

depress the brake pedal to prevent

the vehicle from rolling downward.

Failure to pay attention and

depress the brake pedal to hold the

vehicle on a hill when necessary,

may result in loss of control or an

accident.

The hill hold control system activates for a

maximum of about 2 seconds if your foot is

moved from the brake pedal when the fol-

lowing conditions are all met.

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If the message shown in the above illustra-

tion appears on the information display,

there may be a problem with the hill

descent control system and the hill hold

control system. Have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

1) The gearshift lever is in a forward gear

or reverse gear.

2) The parking brake is released.

3) The clutch pedal is depressed.

4) The vehicle is on an upward incline.

• The hill hold control system is not

designed to stop the vehicle on a

hill.

(Continued)

NOTE:

You may hear a sound coming from the

engine when the hill hold control system is

activated. This sound is normal and does

not indicate a malfunction.

NOTE:

You cannot activate the hill descent control

system while this message is displayed.

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Low tire pressure warning light

Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) (if equipped)

The tire pressure monitoring system is

designed to alert you when one or more of

the tires on your vehicle is significantly

under-inflated. The tire pressure monitor-

ing system (TPMS) sensor containing a

unique identification code is mounted on

each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit

tire pressure signals to the receiver of the

tire pressure monitoring system controller.

When the inflation pressure of one or more

tires indicates significant under-inflation,

the low tire pressure warning light shown

below comes on.

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Each tire, including the spare (if provided),

should be checked monthly when cold and

inflated to the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufacturer on

the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure

label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different

size than the size indicated on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label, you

should determine the proper tire inflation

pressure for those tires.)

As an added fuel efficiency feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres-

sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illumi-

nates a low tire pressure telltale when one

or more of your tires is significantly under-

inflated.

If the message shown in the above illustra-

tion appears on the information display,

there may be a problem with the hill

descent control system (if equipped) and

the hill hold control system. Have your

vehicle inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

The hill hold control system will not acti-

vate while this message is displayed.

The word “telltale” in this section, means

an indicator.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure

telltale illuminates, you should stop and

check your tires as soon as possible, and

inflate them to the proper pressure.

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

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WARNING

affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping

ability.

WARNING

Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-

tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is

the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-

rect tire pressure, even if under-inflation

has not reached the level to trigger illumi-

nation of the TPMS low tire pressure tell-

tale.

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.

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.

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.

WARNING

Relying only on the tire pressure

monitoring system to determine

when it is necessary to add air to the

tires can result in loss of control or

an accident.

Check and adjust your tire inflation

pressure at least once a month. Refer

to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE” section.

Check

tire

inflation

pressures

monthly when the tires are cold. If

necessary, adjust them to the recom-

mended inflation pressure as speci-

fied on the vehicle’s tire information

placard and in this owner’s manual.

Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE” section.

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WARNING

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the low tire

pressure warning light on can lead to

an accident, resulting in severe injury

or death.

(Continued)

If the low tire pressure warning light

does not go off even when you drive

for more than 10 minutes after adjust-

ing the cold tire pressure, there may

be a problem with the TPMS. Have

your vehicle inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a

flat tire repair kit instead of a spare

tire, refer to “Flat tire repair kit” in

“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section

for instructions on how to perform

an emergency repair of a flat tire.

• If one or more of your tires is

under-inflated, adjust the inflation

pressure in all of your tires to the

recommended inflation pressure as

soon as possible.

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 in a safe place as soon as

possible and check your tires.

If the light turns on again shortly after

adjusting the pressure in your tires, you

may have a flat tire. If you have a flat tire,

replace it with the spare tire (if equipped).

Refer to “Jacking instructions” in “EMER-

GENCY SERVICE” section. Refer to

“Replacing tires and/or wheels” for instruc-

tions on how to restore normal operation of

the tire pressure monitoring system after

you have had a flat tire.

The low tire pressure warning light can

come on due to normal causes such as

natural air leakage and pressure changes

caused by changes in temperature or

atmospheric pressure. Adjusting the air

pressure in the tires to the pressure shown

on the tire information placard should

cause the low tire pressure warning light to

turn off.

• If you have a flat tire, replace it with

the spare tire (if equipped). Refer to

“Jacking instructions” in “EMER-

GENCY SERVICE” section for tire

replacement. Also refer to “Replac-

ing tires and/or wheels” for instruc-

tions on how to restore normal

operation of the TPMS after you

have had a flat tire.

To make the low tire pressure warning light

go off, adjust the tire pressures when the

tires are cold, and drive the vehicle for

about 10 minutes.

(Continued)

When the adjusted tire pressure is recog-

nized, the low tire pressure warning light

will go off and the information display

shows the current tire pressure (if you

select the TPMS monitor).

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TPMS malfunction indicator

after driving, they are warm. Even if the

tire pressure seems to be good in this

condition, it could fall below the specified

pressure when tires cool down. Also, if

tires are inflated to the specified pres-

sure in a warm garage, the tire pressure

could fall below the specified one when

you drive the vehicle outside in very cold

temperature. If you adjust the tire pres-

sure in a garage that is warmer than the

outside temperature, you should add

1 kPa to the recommended cold tire

inflation pressure for every 0.8°C differ-

ence between garage temperature and

outside temperature.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

when the system is not operating properly.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-

bined with the low tire pressure telltale.

When the system detects a malfunction,

the telltale will flash for about 75 seconds

and then remain continuously illuminated.

This sequence will continue upon subse-

quent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-

function exists.

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NOTE:

• The information display shows the

above warning and indicator message

when this light comes on.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is not

reset even after the engine is turned off; it

remains in the on state until the normal

conditions are restored.

• When the tire inflation pressure is

adjusted in high altitude areas, the low

tire pressure light may not turn off even

after tire inflation pressure adjustment. In

this case, adjust the inflation pressure to

a slightly higher pressure than the one

shown on the tire information placard.

• The low tire pressure warning light may

turn off temporarily after coming on. This

could be due to increase of surface tem-

perature after long distance driving or

traveling to a high temperature area.

Even if the tire pressure warning light

turns off after coming on, check the infla-

tion pressure of all tires.

• To reduce the chance that the low tire

pressure warning light will come on due

to normal changes in temperature and

atmospheric pressure, it is important to

check and adjust the tire pressures

when the tires are cold. If you check tires

When the malfunction indicator is illumi-

nated, the system may not be able to

detect or signal low tire pressure as

intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur

for a variety of reasons, including the

installation of replacement or alternate

tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent

the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction tell-

tale after replacing one or more tires or

wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the

replacement or alternate tires and wheels

allow the TPMS to continue to function

properly.

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TPMS limitations

NOTICE

The tire pressure monitoring system may

not function properly under certain circum-

stances. In the following situations, the low

tire pressure warning light may come on

and remain on or may blink.

• When you replace a flat tire with the

spare tire.

The tire pressure sensors can be

damaged if you do not take proper

precautions.

• We highly recommend that you

have tires repaired or replaced by

an authorized SUZUKI dealer. The

tire pressure sensors can be dam-

aged by installation or removal of

tires.

• Do not use liquid sealants for a flat

tire unless your vehicle is equipped

with a flat tire repair kit instead of a

spare tire.

• When you include a spare tire during a

tire rotation.

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NOTE:

• When the TPMS sensor is damaged

during a tire replacement or liquid seal-

ants are used to repair a flat tire.

• When the TPMS sensor’s electronic sig-

nal is disturbed in one of the following

ways:

The information display shows the above

warning and indicator message when this

light comes on.

– Electric devices or facilities using simi-

lar radio wave frequencies are nearby.

– A metallic film that may cause radio

wave interference is attached on the

window.

– A lot of snow or ice covers the vehicle,

in particular, around the wheels or

wheel housings.

NOTICE

If the low tire pressure warning light

comes on frequently, there may be

something wrong with one or more of

the tires, tire pressure sensors, or the

monitoring system.

– Snow tires that are not installed with

genuine TPMS sensors or tire chains

are used.

If the low tire pressure warning light

comes on frequently, have your vehi-

cle inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

• When you use non-genuine SUZUKI

wheels or tires.

• When the pressure of any tire is too

high.

• When there is a problem with the

receiver of the TPMS controller.

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To check the current tire inflation pres-

sure

TPMS setting

EXAMPLE

• You can check the current tire inflation

pressure on the information display.

• You can set one of the initial value of tire

pressure below that is indicated on the

tire information label.

EXAMPLE

– Comfort Mode

– Eco Mode

– Load Mode

WARNING

(1)

When the loading weight has

changed, adjust the tire pressure

according to the tire information label

and set the initial value via the infor-

mation display. If the loading weight,

tire pressure and initial value do not

match, the tire pressure monitoring

system will not function properly.

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2) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select “TPMS” and push the

indicator selector knob.

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1) When the ignition switch is in “ON”

position or the ignition mode is “ON”

and the vehicle is stationary, push and

hold the indicator selector knob (1) on

the instrument cluster for more than 3

seconds to change the information dis-

play to the setting mode.

NOTE:

If you exit the setting mode, select “Back”

and push the indicator selector knob (1).

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EXAMPLE

NOTE:

To set the initial value of tire pressure

EXAMPLE

• If the low tire pressure warning light

comes on, the information display will be

switched to “Type Press” display and the

corresponding tire pressure indication

blinks to alert you which tire(s) is(are)

low pressure.

• The display may not show the tire infla-

tion pressure for about 10 minutes after

the vehicle begins to move. This is

because the TPMS system learns the

tire inflation pressure within this 10 min-

utes. The display will show the tire infla-

tion pressure after 10 minutes passed.

• If you stop the vehicle and turn the igni-

tion switch to “LOCK” position or change

the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF), and

leave it for 20 minutes or more, tire pres-

sure will be reset and will be indicated as

0 kPa when the engine is restarted. In

this case, the current tire pressure indi-

cation will recover after driving for a

while. However, if any of tire pressures

has been detected as low pressure

before stopping the engine, the tire pres-

sure indication may not recover and may

be indicated as “---”.

(1)

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3) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select “Tyre Press” and push

the indicator selector knob.

1) When the ignition switch is in “ON”

position or the ignition mode is “ON”

and the vehicle is stationary, push and

hold the indicator selector knob (1) on

the instrument cluster for more than 3

seconds to change the information dis-

play to the setting mode.

EXAMPLE

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4) The display shows current tire inflation

pressure.

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4) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select the initial value and

push the indicator selector knob.

EXAMPLE

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2) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select “TPMS” and push the

indicator selector knob.

3) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select “TPMS Mode” and

push the indicator selector knob.

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5) When the display shows the message

shown in the above illustration, the set-

ting is completed.

NOTE:

EXAMPLE

If you exit the setting mode, select “Back”

and push the indicator selector knob (1).

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Replacing tires and/or wheels

The tire pressure monitoring system, trans-

mitter model S180052024 and receiver

model 40398036 are in compliance with

the essential requirements and other rele-

vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

If you got a flat tire and replaced it with the

spare tire, SUZUKI recommends that you

have an authorized SUZUKI dealer mount

a new tire on the wheel that had the flat

tire. The TPMS is already set up to recog-

nize the ID code of the original wheel, and

normal TPMS operation will be restored.

If you need to replace any wheels on your

vehicle, your dealer must check that TPMS

sensors are installed in the new wheels

and must set up the TPMS to recognize

the new sensors.

NOTE:

A TPMS sensor is not installed in the spare

tire. You should use the spare tire only in

an emergency situation, and should

replace the spare tire as soon as possible

to restore normal TPMS operation.

WARNING

Use of tires or wheels not recom-

mended by SUZUKI can result in fail-

ure of the TPMS.

When replacing tires and wheels, use

only tires and wheels recommended

by SUZUKI as standard or optional

equipment for your vehicle. Refer to

“Tires” in “INSPECTION AND MAIN-

TENANCE” section for additional

information.

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