(SK410) Carry Pro Owner Manual en

FOREWORD IMPORTANT
This manual should be considered as a All information in this manual is based WARNING/ CAUTION/NOTICE/
permanent part of the vehicle and should on the latest product information avail- NOTE
remain with the vehicle when resold or oth- able at the time of publication. Due to Please read this manual and follow its
erwise transferred to a new owner or oper- improvements or other changes, there instructions carefully. To emphasize spe-
ator. Please read this manual carefully may be discrepancies between informa- cial information, the symbol and the
before operating your new SUZUKI vehicle tion in this manual and your vehicle. words WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE
and review the manual from time to time. It SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION and NOTE have special meanings. Pay
contains important information on safety, reserves the right to make production particular attention to messages high-
operation and maintenance. changes at any time, without notice and lighted by these signal words:
without incurring any obligation to
make the same or similar changes to WARNING
vehicles previously built or sold.
Indicates a potential hazard that
This vehicle may not comply with stan- could result in death or serious
dards or regulations of other countries. injury.
Before attempting to register this vehi-
cle in any other country, check all appli-
cable regulations and make any CAUTION
necessary modifications. Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with supplemental NOTICE
restraint system (airbags), please see the
Indicates a potential hazard that
warning label named “Airbag symbol
meaning” in “FOR SAFE DRIVING” section could result in vehicle damage.
for information on front airbag protection.
NOTE:
Indicates special information to make
maintenance easier or instructions clearer.
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MODIFICATION WARNING NOTICE
The diagnostic connector of your
WARNING vehicle is prepared only for the spe-
Do not modify this vehicle. Modifica- cific diagnostic tool for inspection
tion could adversely affect safety, and service purpose. Connecting any
handling, performance, or durability other tool or device may interfere
and may violate governmental regula- with electronic parts operations and
tions. In addition, damage or perfor- cause running out of batteries.
mance problems resulting from
modification may not be covered
under warranty.
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The circle with a slash in this manual

NOTICE
means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this Improper installation of mobile com-
happen”. munication equipment such as cellu-
lar telephones, CB (Citizen’s Band)
radios or any other wireless transmit-
ters may cause electronic interfer-
ence with your vehicle’s ignition
system or any other electrical sys-
tems, resulting in vehicle perfor-
mance problems. Consult a SUZUKI
dealer or a qualified workshop for
advice.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing SUZUKI product and welcome to our growing family. Your choice was a wise one; SUZUKI products have great
value that will give you driving pleasure for years.
This owner’s manual was prepared to give you a safe, enjoyable, and trouble-free experience with your SUZUKI vehicle. In this manual,
you will learn about the vehicle’s operation, its safety features and maintenance requirements. Please read the manual carefully before
operating your vehicle. Afterwards, keep this manual in the glove box for further reference.
Should you resell the vehicle, please leave this manual with it for the next owner.
In addition to the owner’s manual, the other booklets provided with your SUZUKI vehicle explain the vehicle’s warranties. We recom-
mend you read them as well to familiarize yourself with this important information.
When planning the regular scheduled maintenance of your SUZUKI, we recommend you visit your local SUZUKI dealership. Their fac-
tory-trained technicians will provide the best possible service and use only genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories.
NOTE:
The illustrations in this manual represent a typical variation, which may differ from your vehicle.
“SUZUKI dealer” means an Authorized Suzuki Dealer and an Authorized Suzuki Service Workshop.
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VEHICLE DATA RECORDINGS
There are certain components of your vehicle incorporating data storage modules or memories, which temporarily or permanently store
the technical data below listed. These data are exclusively technical and serve for (i) identifying and correcting faults occurred in the
Vehicle and/or (ii) optimizing functions of the Vehicle.
Recorded data
• Malfunctions, faults, and errors in important system components. (e.g. lights, brakes)
• Reactions of the Vehicle in certain situations (e.g. inflation of SRS airbags, activation of stability control system).
• Operating conditions of system components (e.g. filling levels).
• Status messages of the Vehicle and its individual components (e.g. vehicle speed, acceleration, deceleration, lateral acceleration).
• Ambient conditions (e.g. outside temperature).
Recorded data vary depending on vehicle model or grade.
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RECOMMENDATION OF GENUINE SUZUKI PARTS AND ACCESSORIES USE
SUZUKI strongly recommends the use of genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories. Genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories are built to
the highest standards of quality and performance, and are designed to fit your vehicle’s exact specifications.
A wide variety of non-genuine replacement parts and accessories for SUZUKI vehicles are currently available in the market. Using these
parts and accessories can affect the vehicle performance and shorten its useful life. Therefore, installation of non-genuine SUZUKI parts
and accessories is not covered under warranty.
Non-genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories

Some parts and accessories may be approved by certain authorities in your country.
Some parts and accessories are sold as SUZUKI-authorized replacement parts and accessories. Some genuine SUZUKI parts and
accessories are sold as re-use parts and accessories. These parts and accessories are non-genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories and
use of these parts is not covered under warranty.
Re-use of genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories

The resale or re-use of the following items which could cause hazards for users is expressly forbidden:
• Airbag components and all other pyrotechnic items, including their components (e.g. cushion, control devices and sensors)
• Seat belt system, including their components (e.g. webbing, buckles and retractors)
The airbag and seat belt pretensioner components contain explosive chemicals. These components should be removed and disposed of
properly by SUZUKI-authorized service shop or scrap yard to avoid unintended explosion before scrapping.
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SERVICE STATION GUIDE
1. Engine Oil Dipstick <Yellow>
(see section 6)
2. Tyre Pressure (see Tyre Information
Label on Driver’s Door Lock Pillar) (RHD)
3. Fuel (see section 9)
2
4. Spare Tyre (see section 7) 3
5. Battery (see section 6)
6. Windshield Washer Fluid
(LHD)
(see section 6) 7
7. Tyre Changing Tools (see section 7) 1
8. Engine Coolant (see section 6) 4
7 (RHD)
8
7 6
5
2
(LHD)
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LHD : Left hand drive

RHD : Right hand drive
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SAFE DRIVING 1
BEFORE DRIVING 2
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 3
DRIVING TIPS 4
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 5
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 6
EMERGENCY SERVICE 7
APPEARANCE CARE 8
SPECIFICATIONS 9
SUPPLEMENT 10
INDEX 11
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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXTERIOR
1. Side Gate (if equipped) (P.2-4)
2. High-mount Stop Light (if equipped)
(P.6-42)
3. Windshield Wiper (P.2-30, 6-43)
4. Radio Antenna (P.5-9)
5. Outside Rearview Mirror (P.2-5) 1 2 3 4 5 6
6. Door Locks (P.2-2)
7. Tailgate (P.2-3)
8. Rear Fog Light (P.2-25, 6-40)
9. License Plate Light (P.6-41)
10. Spare Tyre (P.7-1)
11. Rear Combination Light (P.6-40)
12. Fuel Filler Cap (P.5-37)
13. Daytime Running Light (if equipped)
(P.6-39)
14. Headlight (P.2-20, 6-36)
15. Battery (P.6-29)
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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INTERIOR
1. Seat Belts (P.1-2) 1 2 3 4 2 5
2. Ride-in Assist Grip (P.5-42)
3. Sun Visor (P.5-40)
4. Interior Light (P.5-41, 6-43)
5. Inside Rearview Mirror (P.2-5)
6. Parking Brake Lever (P.3-4)
7. Seats (P.1-1)
8. Gearshift Lever (P.3-7)
6 7 8
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Lighting Control Lever (P.2-20)/
Turn Signal Control Lever (P.2-29) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2. Driver’s Front Airbag (if equipped)
(P.1-11)
3. Instrument Cluster (P.2-6)
4. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever
(P.2-30)
5. Audio (if equipped) (P.5-9)
6. Hazard Warning Switch (P.2-30)
7. Passenger’s Front Airbag (if equipped)
(P.1-11)
8. Manual Window Control (P.2-5)
9. Fuse Box (P.6-33)
10. Ignition Switch (P.3-2)
11. Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
(P.5-1, 5-7)
12. Instrument Panel Lower Box (P.5-43)
13. Headlight Leveling Switch (if equipped)
(P.2-29)
14. ESP® OFF Switch (if equipped) (P.3-14)
8 9 10 11 12 8
13 14
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FOR SAFE DRIVING
FOR SAFE DRIVING 1

Floor Mats (if equipped) ..................................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................................................... 1-1
Seat Belts ............................................................................. 1-2
Supplemental Restraint System
(Airbags) (if equipped) ........................................................ 1-10
Exhaust Gas Warning ......................................................... 1-18
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Floor Mats (if equipped) WARNING Seats

Failure to take the following precau-
tions may result in the driver’s side
floor mat interfering with the pedals
Seat Adjustment (Driver’s seat)
and causing a loss of vehicle control
or an accident. WARNING
• Make sure that the floor mat grom-
mets are hooked to the fasteners. • Never attempt to adjust the driver’s
• Never stack floor mats. seat while driving. The seat could
• Never use a floor mat which does move unexpectedly, causing loss
not fit the floor contours. of control. Make sure that the
driver’s seat are properly adjusted
before you start driving.
WARNING • To avoid excessive seat belt slack,
which reduces the effectiveness of
Do not leave cigarette lighters or the seat belts as a safety device,
64P0010 spray cans on the floor. If a cigarette make sure that the seats are
lighter or spray can is on the floor, it adjusted before the seat belts are
To prevent the driver’s side floor mat from may light accidentally when luggage fastened.
sliding forward and possibly interfering with or objects are loaded on the floor,
the operation of the pedals, genuine causing a fire.
SUZUKI floor mats are recommended.
Whenever you put the driver’s side floor
mat back in the vehicle after it has been
removed, be sure to hook the floor mat
grommets to the fasteners and position the
floor mat properly in the footwell.
When you replace the floor mats in your
vehicle with a different type such as all-
weather floor mats, we highly recommend
using genuine SUZUKI floor mats for
proper fitting.
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Right hand drive vehicle

Adjusting Seat Position Seat Belts
Left hand drive vehicle
(1)
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Pull the lever (1) up and slide the seat.

After adjustment, try to move the seat for- WARNING
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ward and rearward to ensure that it is • Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.
securely latched. • An airbag supplements, or adds to,
the frontal collision protection
offered by seat belts. The driver
and all passengers must be prop-
erly restrained by wearing seat
belts at all times, whether or not an
airbag is mounted at their seating
position, to minimize the risk of
severe injury or death in the event
of a collision.
(Continued)
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WARNING
(Continued)
• Do not modify, remove, disassem-
ble seat belts. Doing so may pre-
vent them from functioning
properly and cause the risk of
severe injury or death in the event Above the pelvis Across the pelvis
of a collision.
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WARNING WARNING
• Never allow persons to ride in the (Continued)
cargo area of a vehicle. In the event • Seat belts should never be worn
of an accident, there is a much with the straps twisted and should
greater risk of injury for persons be adjusted as tightly as is com-
who are not riding in a seat with fortable to provide the protection
their seat belt securely fastened. for which they have been designed.
• Seat belts should always be A slack belt will provide less pro-
adjusted as follows: tection than one which is snug.
– the lap portion of the belt should (Continued)
be worn low across the pelvis,
not across the waist.
– the shoulder straps should be
worn on the outside shoulder
only, and never under the arm.
– the shoulder straps should be
away from your face and neck,
but not falling off your shoulder.
(Continued)
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WARNING WARNING
(Continued) (Continued)
• Never use the same seat belt on • Do not insert any items such as
more than one occupant and never coins, clips, etc. into the seat belt
as low as possible attach a seat belt over an infant or buckles, and be careful not to spill
across the hips child being held on an occupant’s liquids into these parts. If foreign
lap. Such seat belt use could cause materials get into a seat belt
serious injury in the event of an buckle, the seat belt may not work
accident. properly.
• Periodically inspect seat belt
assemblies for excessive wear and
damage. Seat belts should be
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replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated, or damaged
in any way. It is essential to replace
WARNING the entire seat belt assembly after it
(Continued) has been worn in a severe impact,
• Pregnant women should use seat even if damage to the assembly is
belts, although specific recommen- not obvious.
dations about driving should be • For children, if the shoulder belt
made by the woman’s medical advi- irritates the neck or face, move the
sor. Remember that the lap portion child closer to the centre of the
of the belt should be worn as low vehicle.
as possible across the hips, as • Avoid contamination of seat belt
shown in the diagram. webbing by polishes, oils, chemi-
• Do not wear your seat belt over cals, and particularly battery acid.
hard or breakable objects in your Cleaning may safely be carried out
pockets or on your clothing. If an using mild soap and water.
accident occurs, objects such as (Continued)
glasses, pens, etc. under the seat
belt can cause injury.
(Continued)
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Seat Belts (for Vehicles without

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)) TO TIGHTEN TO LOOSEN
(1)
(2)
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To tighten the belt, pull the free end of the To lengthen, release the latch plate from
belt (1) across alongside the lap strap. the buckle, turn the belt inside out and then
52SS10020 pull the belt (2) to the direction of the
To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and arrow. The latch plate should be then refit-
well back in the seat, pull the latch plate ted into the buckle and the belt tightened
attached to the seat belt across your body as previously described.
and press it straight into the buckle until
you hear a “click”.
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Stowing driver’s and passenger’s seat

belt Seat Belts (for Vehicles with
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR))
Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The seat belt has an emergency locking
retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock
the seat belt only during a sudden stop or
(2) impact. It also may lock if you pull the belt
across your body very quickly. If this hap-
pens, let the belt go back to unlock it, and
(1) then pull the belt across your body more
slowly.
52SS10050 Safety reminder

To unfasten the seat belt, push the button 52SS10060 Sit up straight and
fully back
on the buckle. To stow the seat belt, hook the latch plate
(1) to the hanger (2) of the seat belt.
Low on hips
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Low on hips
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52SS10020
To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt To unfasten the seat belt, push the button
during a collision, position the lap portion To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and on the buckle and retract the belt slowly
of the belt across your lap as low on your well back in the seat, pull the latch plate while attaching a hand to the belt and/or
hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit attached to the seat belt across your body the latch plate.
by pulling the shoulder portion of the belt and press it straight into the buckle until
upward through the latch plate. The length you hear a “click”.
of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself
to allow freedom of movement.
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3) After step 2) has finished, the reminder

Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light light will remain on until the driver’s Seat Belt Inspection
(if equipped) seat belt is buckled.
For vehicles without emergency lock-
If the driver has buckled his or her seat belt ing retractor (ELR)
and later unbuckled the seat belt, the
reminder system will be activated from
step 1) or step 2) according to the vehicle’s
speed. When the vehicle’s speed is below
about 15 km/h (10 mph), the reminder will
start from step 1). When the vehicle’s
speed is above about 15 km/h (10 mph),
the reminder will start from step 2).
The reminder will be automatically can-

celed when the driver’s seat belt is buckled
or the ignition switch is turned off.
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When the driver does not fasten his or her
seat belt, the seat belt reminder light will WARNING For vehicles with emergency locking
come on or brink and a buzzer will sound It is absolutely essential that the retractor (ELR)
to remind the driver to fasten his or her driver fasten his or her seat belts at
seat belt. For more details, refer to the all times. Persons who are not fasten-
explanation below. ing seat belts have a much greater
risk of injury if an accident occurs.
If the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled Make a regular habit of buckling your
when the ignition switch is turned “ON”, the seat belt before putting the key in the
reminder works as follows: ignition.
1) The driver’s seat belt reminder light will
come on.
2) After the vehicle’s speed has reached
about 15 km/h (10 mph), the driver’s
seat belt reminder light will blink and a
buzzer will sound for about 95 seconds.
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Periodically inspect the seat belts to make

sure they work properly and are not dam-
aged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch
plates, retractors (for vehicles with emer-
gency locking retractor (ELR)), anchor-
ages, and guide loops. Replace any seat
belts which do not work properly or are
damaged.
WARNING
Inspect all seat belt assemblies after
any collision. Any seat belt assembly
which was in use during a collision
(other than a very minor one) should
be replaced, even if damage to the
assembly is not obvious.
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Supplemental Restraint
System (Airbags) 2
3
(if equipped)
WARNING
This section describes the protection
provided by your SUZUKI vehicle’s
supplemental restraint system (air-
bags). Read and follow all instruc- 1
tions carefully to minimize your risk
of severe injury or death in the event
of a collision.
Your vehicle is equipped with a supple-

mental restraint system consisting of the
following components in addition to a lap-
shoulder belt at each front seating position.
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1. Forward collision sensor

2. Driver’s front airbag module
3. Passenger’s front airbag module
4. Airbag controller
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that no system can prevent all possible

WARNING Front Airbags injuries that may occur in an accident.
An airbag supplements or adds to the Driver's front airbag
collision protection offered by seat
belts. The driver and all passengers
must be properly restrained by fas-
tening seat belts at all times, whether
or not an airbag is mounted at their
seating position, to minimize the risk
of severe injury or death in the event
of a collision.
AIRBAG light
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Front airbag is designed to inflate in
severe frontal collisions when the ignition Passenger’s front airbag
switch is in “ON” position.
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Front airbag is not designed to inflate in
If the AIRBAG light on the instrument clus- rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or
ter does not blink or come on when the minor frontal collisions, since they would
ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” offer no protection in those types of acci-
position, or the AIRBAG light stays on, or dents. Remember, since an airbag deploys
comes on while driving, the airbag system only one time during an accident, seat
may not work properly. Have the airbag belts are needed to restrain occupants
system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a from further movements during the acci-
qualified workshop as soon as possible. dent.
Therefore, an airbag is not a substitute for
seat belts. To maximize your protection, 52SS1004E
always fasten your seat belts. Be aware
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The driver’s front airbag is located behind Front airbags deploy (inflate) Front airbags may inflate
the centre pad of the steering wheel and Receiving a strong impact to the lower
the passenger’s front airbag is located body of your vehicle, the front airbags may
behind the passenger’s side of the instru- inflate.
ment panel.
The words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into
the airbag covers to identify the location of
the airbags.
WARNING
If the airbag stored place is damaged
or cracked, the airbag system may 52SS1005E
not work properly, which could result
in serious injury in the event of a col- • Frontal collision with a fixed wall that
lision. Have your vehicle inspected does not move or deform at more than
52SS1007E
by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified about 25 km/h (15 mph)
workshop. • Hitting a curb or medial strip
(1)
(1)
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• Strong impact equivalent to frontal colli-
sion such as above at left and right • Falling into a deep hole or ditch
angles of about 30 degrees (1) or less
from the front of your vehicle
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Front airbags may not inflate

The front airbags may not inflate when a
strong impact has not occurred since the
collision object was easy to be deformed
or moved, or the collided portion of your
vehicle was easy to be deformed.
Also, front airbags may not inflate in many
cases when the collision angle is greater
than about 30 degrees at left and right
angles from the front of your vehicle.
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• Landing hard or falling • Collision that the front of your vehicle

goes under the bed of a truck etc.
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• Frontal collision to a stopped vehicle at

less than about 50 km/h (30 mph)
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• Collision with a utility pole or stumpage
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Front airbags do not inflate

Front airbags do not inflate in rear impacts,
side impacts or rollovers, etc. However,
(1) these might inflate in a strong impact.
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• Collision with a fixed wall or guardrail at • Vehicle rollover

left and right angles of greater than
about 30 degrees (1) from the front of
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your vehicle
• Impact from the rear
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• Frontal collision with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform at less than • Impact from the side
about 25 km/h (15 mph)
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Airbag symbol meaning NOTE: Airbags must inflate quickly and forcefully
• For the label of GCC Countries’ models, in order to reduce the chance of serious or
refer to “For GCC Countries” in the fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable
“SUPPLEMENT” section. consequence of the quick inflation is that
• For the label of Taiwan models, refer to the airbag may irritate bare skin, such as
“For Taiwan” in the “SUPPLEMENT” the facial area against a front airbag. Wash
section. off any residue as soon as possible to pre-
vent skin irritation. Also, upon inflation, a
loud noise will occur and some powder
and smoke will be released. These condi-
How the System Works tions are not harmful and do not indicate a
fire in the vehicle. Be aware, however, that
In a frontal collision, the collision sensors some airbag components may be hot for a
will detect rapid deceleration, and if the while after inflation.
controller judges that the deceleration rep- A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
72M00150 resents a severe frontal collision, the con- position for maximum protection when an
You may find this label on the sun visor. troller will trigger the inflators. The inflators airbag inflates. Adjust your seat as far
inflate the appropriate airbags with nitro- back as possible while still maintaining
WARNING gen or argon gas. The inflated airbags pro- control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your
vide a cushion for your head and upper seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the
NEVER use a rearward facing child body. The airbag inflates and deflates so
restraint on a seat protected by an steering wheel or instrument panel. Please
quickly that you may not even realize that it refer to the “Seat Adjustment (Driver’s
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH has activated. The airbag will neither hin-
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD seat)” and “Seat Belts (for Vehicles with
der your view nor make it harder to exit the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR))” sec-
can occur. vehicle. tion for details on proper seat and seat belt
adjustments.
WARNING
If the AIRBAG light in the instrument
cluster ever comes on and stays on,
it means that something may be
wrong with the airbag system. If this
ever happens, have the vehicle ser-
viced immediately, because the air-
bags may not offer the protection for
which they were designed.
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WARNING WARNING
• Do not attach any objects to, or • Do not place stickers on or paint
place any objects over, the steering the instrument panel. Do not install
wheel or instrument panel. Do not and set up accessories, air fresh-
place any objects between the air- eners, ETC readers, or portable
bag and the driver or front passen- navigation systems. Do not stand
ger. These objects may interfere umbrellas or similar in front of air-
with airbag operation or may be bags.
propelled by the airbag in the event • Excluding genuine SUZUKI parts,
of a collision. Also, these objects do not attach accessories to the
may move when you start moving front windshield or the rearview
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vehicle or while vehicle is moving, mirror.
they may interfere with driver’s
view or safe driving. In each condi- Note that even though your vehicle may be
WARNING tions may cause severe injury. moderately damaged in a collision, the col-
• The driver should not lean over the • Do not strike or apply significant lision may not have been severe enough to
steering wheel. The front passen- levels of impact to the airbag com- trigger the airbags to inflate. If your vehicle
ger should not rest his or her body ponent areas. It can cause the air- sustains any front-end or side damage,
against the instrument panel, or bags to malfunction. have the airbag system inspected by a
otherwise get too close to the • Do not modify the system in any SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop to
instrument panel. In these situa- way including replacing the steer- ensure it is in proper working order.
tions, the out-of-position occupant ing wheel, placing stickers on the
steering wheel pad, painting the Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic
would be too close to an inflating module which records information about
airbag, and may suffer severe steering wheel, or covering the
steering wheel with a cover. the airbag system if the airbags deploy in a
injury. collision. The module records information
about overall system status, which sensors
activated the deployment, and for a certain
vehicle only, whether the driver’s seat belt
was in use.
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Servicing the airbag system To prevent damage or unintended inflation

If the airbags inflate, have the airbags and of the airbag system, be sure the battery is
related components replaced by a SUZUKI disconnected and the ignition switch has
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as been in the “LOCK” position for at least 90
possible. seconds before performing any electrical
service work on your SUZUKI vehicle. Do
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and not touch airbag system components or
the driver’s floor is submerged, the airbag wires. The wires are wrapped with yellow
controller could be damaged. If this hap- tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers are
pens, have the airbag system inspected by yellow for easy identification.
the SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible. Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated
airbag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,
Special procedures are required for servic- body repair shop or scrap yard for help
ing or replacing an airbag. For that reason, with disposal.
only a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
shop should be allowed to service or
replace your airbags. Please remind any-
one who services your SUZUKI vehicle
that it has airbags.
Service on or around airbag components
or wiring must be performed only by a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop.
Improper service could result in unin-
tended airbag deployment or could render
the airbag inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
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Exhaust Gas Warning WARNING

(Continued)
• Do not park with the engine run-
ning for a long period of time, even
in an open area. For left hand drive
vehicle with air conditioning sys-
tem, if it is necessary to sit for a
short time in a parked vehicle with
the engine running, make sure the
air intake selector is set to FRESH
AIR and the blower is at high
speed.
• For left hand drive vehicle with air
conditioning system, To allow
proper operation of your vehicle’s
52SS10220
ventilation system, keep the air
inlet grille in front of the windshield
clear of snow, leaves or other
WARNING obstructions at all times.
Avoid breathing exhaust gases. • Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear
Exhaust gases contain carbon mon- of snow and other material to help
oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is reduce the buildup of exhaust
colorless and odorless. Since carbon gases under the vehicle. This is
monoxide is difficult to detect by particularly important when parked
itself, be sure to take the following in blizzard conditions.
precautions to help prevent carbon • Have the exhaust system inspected
monoxide from entering your vehicle. periodically for damage and leaks.
• Do not leave the engine running in Any damage or leaks should be
garages or other confined areas. repaired immediately.
(Continued)
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MEMO
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BEFORE DRIVING
BEFORE DRIVING
Keys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-2 2
Tailgate and Side Gate ........................................................ 2-3
Windows .............................................................................. 2-5
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-5
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-6
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-7
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-16
Information Display ............................................................. 2-16
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-20
Headlight Leveling Switch (if equipped) ........................... 2-29
Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-29
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-30
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................ 2-30
Horn ...................................................................................... 2-32
Vehicle Loading ................................................................... 2-32
60G404 Trailer Towing ...................................................................... 2-33
52SS0-01E
BEFORE DRIVING
NOTE:
Keys Immobilizer System • If you lose your immobilizer ignition key,
ask a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
This system is designed to help prevent shop as soon as possible to deactivate
vehicle theft by electronically disabling the the lost one and to make a new key.
engine starting system. • If you own other vehicles with immobi-
The engine can be started only with your lizer keys, keep those keys away from
vehicle’s original immobilizer ignition key, the ignition switch when using your
which has an electronic identification code SUZUKI vehicle. Otherwise, the engine
programmed in it. The key communicates
may not be started because they may
the identification code to the vehicle when
interfere with your SUZUKI vehicle’s
the ignition switch is turned “ON”. If you
need to make spare keys, see a SUZUKI immobilizer system.
dealer or a qualified workshop. The vehicle • If you attach any metal objects to the
must be programmed with the correct iden- immobilizer key, it may not start the
tification code for the spare. A key made engine.
by an ordinary locksmith will not work.
NOTICE
73R0130 The immobilizer key is sensitive elec-
Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical tronic instrument.
keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place. To avoid damaging it:
One key can open all of the locks on the • Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
vehicle. ture or high temperature such as
80JM122
on the instrument panel under
The key identification number is stamped If the immobilizer system warning light direct sunlight.
on a metal tag provided with the keys or on blinks when the ignition switch is in “ON” • Keep it away from magnetic
the keys. Keep the tag (if equipped) in a position, the engine will not start. objects.
safe place. If you lose your keys, you will
need this number to have new keys made. If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to Do not modify or remove the immobi-
Write the number below for your future ref- “LOCK” position, and then turn it back to lizer system.
erence. “ON” position. If modified or removed, the system
If the light still blinks after the ignition cannot be properly operated.
KEY NUMBER: switch is turned back to “ON” position, This immobilizer system is maintenance-
there may be something wrong with your free.
key or with the immobilizer system. Ask a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the system inspected.
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BEFORE DRIVING

Door Locks
(2)
Side Door Locks
(6)
Left hand drive vehicle (1)
(5) (3)
(2)
(1)
(3) (4)
52SS20220
60B008
(5) LOCK For driver’s door
(6) UNLOCK (1) LOCK
(4) (2) UNLOCK
To lock a door from outside the vehicle: (3) Forward
60B008 • Insert the key and turn the top of the key (4) Backward
backward of the vehicle.
For driver’s door For passenger’s door
• Push the lock knob down, then pull and
(1) UNLOCK (1) UNLOCK
hold the door handle as you close the
(2) LOCK (2) LOCK
door.
(3) Backward (3) Backward
(4) Forward To unlock a door from outside the vehicle, (4) Forward
insert the key and turn the top of the key
For passenger’s door forward of the vehicle.
(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
(3) Forward
(4) Backward
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Tailgate and Side Gate

(2)
Tailgate
(6)
(5)
52SS20220 52SS20180
(5) LOCK (1) 2) Open the tailgate (2) slowly.

(6) UNLOCK
WARNING
To lock a door from outside the vehicle:
• Driving with the tailgate opened will
• Insert the key and turn the top of the key 52SS20010
allow it to swing and hit others,
backward of the vehicle. 1) Pull the lock handles (1). causing personal injury or even
• Push the lock knob down, then pull and death.
hold the door handle as you close the • The opened tailgate will hinder
door. other drivers from finding the tail-
To unlock a door from outside the vehicle, lights, causing an accidents. Make
insert the key and turn the top of the key sure the tailgate is closed and
forward of the vehicle. locked firmly before driving.
• Always make sure that the tailgate
is closed and locked firmly to pre-
vent the things from being thrown
from the vehicle in the event of an
accident.
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Side Gate (if equipped) WARNING

• Driving with the side gates opened
will allow them to swing and hit
others, causing personal injury or
(1) even death.
(2) (3) • Always make sure that the side
gates are closed and locked firmly
to prevent the things from being
thrown from the vehicle in the
event of an accident.
(2)
52SS20210
WARNING 52SS20190
• If the loading and unloading is 1) Pull the lock handles (1) and (2).
done while tailgate (2) is in fully
open position, rear combination
lights are covered by the tailgate. A
warning triangle (3) (commercially
available) must be placed on the (3)
road in visible manner to alert other
users about the presence of the
vehicle.
Otherwise your vehicle may be
crashed by other vehicles.
• When you load or unload cargoes
on the roadside, park your vehicle
in the allowed area which does not
disturb other drivers and pedestri-
ans.
52SS20200
Otherwise your vehicle may be
crashed by other vehicles. 2) Open the side gate (3) slowly.
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Windows Mirrors Outside Rearview Mirrors
Inside Rearview Mirror
74LHT0235
You can adjust the inside rearview mirror

by hand so as to see the rear of your vehi- 77PS004
60G010 cle in the mirror.
You can adjust the outside rearview mir-
Raise or lower the door windows by turning rors by hand so as to see the sides of your
the handle located on the door panel. vehicle in the mirrors.
NOTE:
Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of a vehicle or other object seen in
the side convex mirror. Be aware that
objects look smaller and appear farther
away than when seen in a flat mirror.
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Instrument Cluster
1. Warning and indicator lights 3. Trip meter selector knob
2. Speedometer 4. Information display
1 2 1
4 3
52SS2001E
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BEFORE DRIVING
When the low tyre pressure warning light is

Warning and Indicator Lights lit, one or more of your tyres is significantly WARNING
under-inflated. You should stop and check
your tyres as soon as possible, and inflate • Failure to take corrective action
Low Tyre Pressure Warning Light them to the proper pressure as indicated when the low tyre pressure warn-
(if equipped) on the vehicle’s tyre information placard. ing light is not working or when it
Driving on a significantly under-inflated comes on and blinks while driving
tyre causes the tyre to overheat and can can lead to an accident.
lead to tyre failure. Under-inflation also If the low tyre pressure warning
reduces fuel efficiency and tyre tread life, light does not come on for 2 sec-
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and onds after the ignition switch is
stopping ability. Each tyre, including the turned “ON”, or the light comes on
spare, should be checked at least once a and blinks while driving, have your
month when cold and set to the recom- vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI
52D305
mended inflation pressure as specified in dealer. Even if the light turns off
As an added fuel efficiency feature, your the vehicle placard. after blinking, indicating that the
vehicle is equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system has recovered,
monitoring system (TPMS) that uses a low The low tyre pressure warning light is also you should still have the system
tyre pressure warning light to inform you used to inform you of a TPMS malfunction. checked by a SUZUKI dealer.
when one or more of your tyres is signifi- When the system detects a malfunction, (Continued)
cantly under-inflated. this light will blink for about 75 seconds
and then remain continuously illuminated.
When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, This sequence will be repeated after the
this light comes on briefly so you can ignition switch is turned “ON” as long as
check that the light is working. the malfunction exists.
NOTE:
The low tyre pressure warning light may
not come on immediately if you have a
sudden loss of air pressure.
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For additional details on the tyre pressure

WARNING WARNING monitoring system, refer to “Tyres” in
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
(Continued) (Continued) tion for information on maintaining proper
• The load-carrying capacity of your • Continuing to drive with the low tyre pressure.
tyres is reduced at lower inflation tyre pressure warning light on can
pressures. If your tyres are even lead to an accident, resulting in
moderately under-inflated, the load severe injury or death.
on the tyres may exceed the load- If the low tyre pressure warning Brake System Warning Light
carrying capacity of the tyres, light comes on and stays on,
which could lead to tyre failure. The reduce your speed and avoid
low tyre pressure warning light will abrupt steering and braking. Be
not alert you to this condition, aware that driving on a signifi-
because it only comes on when cantly under-inflated tyre can
one or more of your tyres becomes cause the tyre to overheat and can
significantly under-inflated. lead to tyre failure, and may affect
Check and adjust your tyre pres- steering control and brake effec-
sure at least once a month. Refer to tiveness. Stop the vehicle in a safe 82K170
“Tyres” in “INSPECTION AND place as soon as possible and Three different types of operations exist
MAINTENANCE” section. check your tyres. depending on the vehicle’s specification.
(Continued) – If you have a flat tyre, replace it
with the spare tyre. Refer to • The light comes on briefly when the igni-
“Jacking Instructions” in “EMER- tion switch is turned “ON”.
GENCY SERVICE” section for the • The light comes on when the parking
tyre replacement method. Also brake is engaged with the ignition switch
refer to “Replacing tyres and/or in “ON” position.
wheels” for instructions on how • The light comes on under either or both
to restore normal operation of of above two conditions.
the TPMS after you have had a The light also comes on when the fluid in
flat tyre. the brake fluid reservoir falls below the
– If one or more of your tyres is specified level.
under-inflated, adjust the infla-
tion pressure of all tyres to the The light should go out after starting the
recommended inflation pressure engine and fully releasing the parking
as soon as possible. brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir is adequate.
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The light also comes on together with the

ABS warning light when the rear brake WARNING Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
force control function (proportioning valve Warning Light (if equipped)
function) of the ABS system fails. If any of the following conditions
If the brake system warning light comes on occur, you should immediately ask a
while you are driving the vehicle, it may SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
mean that there is something wrong with shop to inspect the brake system.
the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens, • If the brake system warning light
you should: does not go out after the engine
has been started and the parking
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully. brake has been fully released.
• If the brake system warning light 65D529
NOTE: does not come on when the igni- When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
Remember that stopping distance may be tion switch is turned “ON”. the light comes on briefly so you can check
longer, you may have to push harder on • If the brake system warning light that the light is working.
the pedal, and the pedal may go down far- comes on at any time during vehi- If the light stays on or comes on when driv-
ther than normal. cle operation. ing, there may be something wrong with
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and the ABS.
stopping the vehicle on the shoulder of NOTE:
Because the brake system is self-adjust- If this happens:
the road. 1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
3) If you determine that it is safe, drive the ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake
pads become worn. Replenishing the 2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” and
vehicle cautiously at low speed or tow then start the engine again.
the vehicle to the nearest SUZUKI brake fluid reservoir is considered normal
dealer or qualified workshop for repairs. periodic maintenance. If the warning light comes on briefly then
NOTE: turns off, the system is normal. If the warn-
(Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer) ing light still stays on, the system will be
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind something wrong.
you to release the parking brake if you
start the vehicle without releasing the park-
ing brake. Make sure that the parking
brake is fully released and the brake sys-
tem warning light turns off.
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BEFORE DRIVING
If the light and the brake system warning

light stay on or come on simultaneously Oil Pressure Warning Light ESP® Warning Light (if equipped)
when driving, your ABS system is
equipped with the rear brake force control
function (proportioning valve function) and
there may be something wrong with both
the rear brake force control function and
anti-lock function of the ABS system.
If one of the above occurs, have the sys-
tem inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a 50G051 52KM133
qualified workshop. When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler
If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake this light comes on. When the engine is AG.
system will function as an ordinary brake started, the light goes out. The light will
system that does not have this ABS sys- This light blinks 5 times per second when
come on and remain on if there is insuffi-
tem. one of the following systems is activated.
cient oil pressure. If the light comes on
• Stability control system
For details of ABS system, refer to “Anti- when driving, pull off the road as soon as
• Traction control system
lock Brake System (ABS)” in “OPERATING you can and stop the engine.
YOUR VEHICLE” section. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
If this light blinks, drive carefully.
If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-
tem should be inspected by a SUZUKI When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
dealer or a qualified workshop before you the light comes on briefly so you can check
drive the vehicle again. that the light is working. If the light stays on
or comes on when driving, there may be
NOTICE something wrong with the ESP® systems
(other than ABS). You should have the
• If you operate the engine with this system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a
light on, severe engine damage can qualified workshop.
result.
• Do not rely on the oil pressure For details of the ESP® systems, refer to
warning light to indicate the need “Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) (if
to add oil. Periodically check the equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
engine oil level. CLE” section.
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BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING ESP® OFF Indicator Light Charging Light

(if equipped)
The ESP® systems cannot prevent
accidents. Always drive carefully.
50G052
73R0196 When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, this light comes on. When the engine is
this light comes on briefly so you can started, the light goes out. The light will
check that the light is working. come on and remain on if there is some-
thing wrong with the battery charging sys-
When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed to tem. If the light comes on when the engine
turn off the ESP® systems (other than is running, the charging system should be
ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light comes inspected immediately by a SUZUKI dealer
on and stays on. or a qualified workshop.
For details of the ESP® systems, refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) (if
equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.
NOTE:
If the vehicle speed is greater than approx-
imately 30 km/h (19 mph), the ESP® sys-
tems (other than ABS) will be activated
automatically and the light will go out.
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Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light AIRBAG Light (if equipped) Malfunction Indicator Light
(if equipped)
63J030 65D530
60G049 When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
When the driver does not buckle his or her this light comes on for several seconds so emission control system. A malfunction
seat belt, this light will come on and/or you can check that the light is working. indicator light is provided on the instrument
blink. cluster to indicate when it is necessary to
The light will come on and stay on if there have the emission control system serviced.
For details of the seat belt reminder, refer
is a problem in the airbag system. When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
to “Seat Belts (for Vehicles with Emer-
gency Locking Retractor (ELR))” in “FOR this light comes on. When the engine is
SAFE DRIVING” section. WARNING started, the light goes out.
If AIRBAG light does not blink or If the malfunction indicator light comes on
come on briefly when the ignition or blinks when the engine is running, there
switch is turned “ON”, stays on for is a damage in the emission control sys-
more than 10 seconds, or comes on tem.
while driving, the airbag system may Bring the vehicle to a SUZUKI dealer or a
not work properly, which could result qualified workshop to have the damage
in serious injury in the event of a col- fixed.
lision. Have the airbag systems
inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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CAUTION Immobilizer System Warning Light Low Fuel Warning Light

If this light blinks, stop your vehicle
immediately in a safe place to avoid
catalyst's melting problem since
there may be a misfire in the engine.
• Do not drive or stop over such as
withered grasses.
• Drive slowly if required to move the
vehicle. 80JM122 54G343
When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, If this light comes on, refuel the fuel tank
this light comes on briefly so you can as soon as possible.
NOTICE check that the light is working.
When this light comes on, a ding sounds
Continuing to drive the vehicle when once to remind you to refuel.
the malfunction indicator light is on If this light blinks with the ignition switch is
If you do not refuel, a ding sounds every
or blinking can cause permanent turned “ON”, there may be something
time when the ignition switch is turned
damage to the vehicle’s emission wrong with the immobilizer system. Ask a
“ON”.
control system, and can affect fuel SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop to
economy and driveability. have the system inspected.
NOTE:
The activation point of this light varies
depending on road conditions (for exam-
ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions
because of fuel movement in the tank.
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NOTE:
Electric Power Steering Light The following steering wheel operations Turn Signal Indicators
(if equipped) may gradually take more effort while park-
ing or driving at a very low speed. This is
not a malfunction of the steering system,
but the power steering control system lim-
its the power assist in order to prevent it
from overheating.
• The steering wheel is operated very
often. 50G055
79J039
• The steering wheel is kept in a fully
turned position for a long while. When you turn on the left or right turn sig-
When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, When the power steering control system nal, the corresponding green arrow on the
this light comes on. When the engine is cools down, the power steering system will instrument panel will flash along with the
started, the light goes out. return to its original condition. respective turn signal lights. When you
However, repeating these operations could turn on the hazard warning switch, both
cause damage to the power steering sys- arrows will flash along with all of the turn
CAUTION signal lights.
tem.
If this light stays or comes on while
driving, the power steering system NOTE:
may not work properly. As a result, it Main Beam (high beam) Indicator
If the power steering system does not work Light
may require greater steering effort. properly, it will require greater effort to
Have the system inspected by a steer but you still will be able to steer.
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
shop. NOTE:
If the steering is operated, you may hear a
noise caused by electric power steering
operation. This is normal and indicates that
the power steering system works properly.
55S20032
This indicator comes on when headlight

main beams (high beams) are turned on.
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High engine coolant temperature warn-

Engine Coolant Temperature Light ing light (red color) Rear Fog Light Indicator Light
(if equipped)
If this light blinks while driving, it means the
engine is running hot. Avoid driving condi-
tions that may lead to actual overheating. If
the light stays on without blinking, then the
engine is overheating. Follow the instruc-
tions in “Engine Trouble: Overheating” of
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.
54G344
When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, NOTICE 54G491
this light comes on briefly so you can Continuing to drive the vehicle when The rear fog light indicator light comes on
check that the light is working. engine overheating is indicated can when the rear fog light operates.
result in severe engine damage.
This indicator has the following two func-
tions.
Low engine coolant temperature light

(blue color)
This light stays on while the engine is still
cold and goes off when the engine has
warmed up.
If this light blinks, there is a problem with

the system. Have your vehicle inspected
by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
shop.
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Speedometer Information Display Fuel Gauge
Information display is shown when the igni-

tion switch is turned “ON”.
(2)
(1) (2) (1)
(A)
(B) 52SS20030
52SS2011E
When the ignition switch is in “ON” posi-
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. tion, this gauge gives a rough indication of
52SS2012E
the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. “F”
(1) Information display stands for full and “E” stands for empty.
NOTE: (2) Trip meter selector knob
For models of GCC countries, a buzzer will If the fuel meter indicator shows only one
sound when the vehicle speed exceeds The information display shows the follow- segment to “E”, refill the tank as soon as
about 120 km/h. This buzzer does not indi- ing information. possible.
cate a vehicle malfunction. If you slow
down to about 118 km/h, the buzzer will Display (A) NOTE:
stop. Fuel gauge If the last segment blinks, it means that the
Display (B) fuel is almost empty.
Odometer / Trip meter
If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,
refill the fuel tank immediately.
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NOTE:
The activation point of the low fuel warning Odometer / Trip meter / Brightness WARNING
light (1) varies depending on road condi- Control
tions (for example, slope or curve) and If you attempt to adjust the display
driving conditions because of fuel move- The display (B) shows one of the following while driving, you could lose control
ment in the tank. indications; Odometer, trip meter A, trip of the vehicle, which could result in
meter B. an unexpected accident.
Refer to “Low Fuel Warning Light” in To switch the display indication (B), push Do not attempt to adjust the display
“Warning and Indicator Lights” in this sec- the trip meter selector knob (2) quickly. while driving.
tion for details.
The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler NOTE:
cap is located on the right side of the vehi- (a) • Indications will change when you push
cle. and release a knob.
• The display shows estimated values.
Indications may not be the same as
actual values.
(b)
(c)
(d)
52SS20070
(a) Odometer
(b) Trip meter A
(c) Trip meter B
(d) Brightness control*
* The brightness control will appear when

the position lights and/or headlights are
on.
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Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
(Brightest)
Trip meter (Initial setting)

The trip meter can be used to measure the
distance traveled on short trips or between
fuel stops.
You can use the trip meter A or trip meter B
independently.
To reset the trip meter, push and hold the
trip meter selector knob (2) until the display
shows 0.0.
NOTE:
The indicated maximum value of the trip (Dimmest)
meter is 9999.9. When you run past the
maximum value, the indicated value will 52SS20080
return to 0.0. NOTE:
• If you do not push the brightness control
knob within several seconds of activat-
Brightness control ing the brightness control display, the
When the position lights and/or headlights brightness control display will be can-
are ON, you can control the meter illumina- celed automatically.
tion intensity. • When you reconnect the battery, the
To change the brightness of the instrument brightness of the instrument panel lights
panel lights, push and hold the trip meter will be reinitialized. Readjust the bright-
selector knob (2). ness according to your preference.
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Setting Mode (for Vehicles with Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS))
In the setting mode, you can set up and customize the following functions.
Indication Default setting Changed setting Functions
Tyre pressure monitoring system
setting “ ”
Initialization setting “ ”
Exit the setting mode “ ”
Push the trip meter selec-

tor knob (2).
Push and hold the trip

meter selector knob (2).
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How to use the setting mode: NOTE:

1) When the ignition switch is in “ON” • As shown in the illustration, “ ” and Lighting Control Lever
position and the vehicle is stationary, “ ” indicates on the display of currently
push the trip meter selector knob (2) to setting item.
switch the information display indication • To go back to the higher level display
to the odometer. during operation, push the trip meter
2) Push and hold the trip meter selector selector knob (2) to display “ ” or
knob (2) until the display shows “ ” and then push and hold the trip
“ ”. meter selector knob (2).
3) Push the trip meter selector knob (2) to
select a function that you want to set up Tyre pressure monitoring system set-
according to the chart in the previous ting “ ”:
page. • : Comfort Mode (default set-
4) Push and hold the trip meter selector ting)
knob (2) to register settings of the fol- • : Load Mode
lowing functions.
Refer to “Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (if equipped)” in “OPERATING 55S20025
(a) YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.

WARNING
Initialization setting “ ”:
• : Initialize all settings To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
How to exit the setting mode: steering wheel.
(b)
Switch the display to show “ ” and then
push and hold the trip meter selector knob
(2).
(c)
52SS2015E
(a) Comfort Mode setting indication

(default setting)
(b) Load Mode setting indication
(c) Back indication
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BEFORE DRIVING
Lighting Operation
(3)
(2)
(1)
52SS2014E
With the headlights on, push the lever for-

52SS2013E ward to switch to the high beams (main
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob beams) or pull the lever toward you to
on the end of the lever. There are three switch to the low beams. When the high
positions: beams (main beams) are on, a light on the
instrument cluster will come on. To
OFF (1) momentarily activate the high beams (main
All lights are off. beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever
slightly toward you and release it when you
(2) have completed the signal.
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light and instrument lights are on, but
headlights are off.
(3)
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light, instrument lights and headlights
are on.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Your vehicle’s lighting system is controlled by two main systems: the lighting switch and
Automatic Light Operation the auto-on headlight system (when the lighting switch is in “AUTO” position).
(if equipped) The two systems work together to operate your lights as shown in the following chart:
ON: Lights ON
LIGHT: When it is light around the light sensor (5).
(4) DARK: When it is dark around the light sensor (5).
(3)
Ignition switch in the
Lighting Ignition switch in the
Main lights to be “LOCK” or “ACC”
switch “ON” position
operated position
position
LIGHT DARK LIGHT DARK
Position lights,
(2) – – – –
(1) OFF (1) Tail lights
Headlights – – – –
52SS2016E Position lights, – – – ON
AUTO (2) Tail lights
Headlights – – – ON
Position lights, ON ON ON ON
(3) Tail lights
(5)
Headlights – – – –
Position lights, ON ON ON ON
(4) Tail lights
Headlights ON ON ON ON
52SS2017E
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52SS0-01E
BEFORE DRIVING
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob NOTE: (4)

on the end of the lever. There are four • Avoid covering the light sensor area of Front position lights, tail lights, license
positions: the windshield with a sticker. The sticker plate light, instrument lights and headlights
may impair the performance of the sen- are on.
OFF (1) sor and make the system unable to con-
All lights are off. trol operation of the lights correctly.
• If you turned the ignition switch to “ON”
AUTO (2) position and “AUTO” position remains
This function works when the ignition selected, the headlights and position
switch is turned “ON”. The headlights and lights come on automatically as it gets
position lights are turned on and off auto- dark outside, even with the engine not
matically according to the amount of out- running. Leaving the lights lit for a long
side light detected by a sensor. They go time may lead to a completely dis-
out automatically when you turn the igni- charged battery.
tion switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
(3)
The light sensor (5) for sensing the amount Front position lights, tail lights, license
of outside light is installed on the passen- plate light and instrument lights are on, but
ger's seat side of instrument panel. headlights are off. 52SS2018E
CAUTION With the headlights on, push the lever for-

ward to switch to the high beams (main
If the light sensor area of the wind- beams) or pull the lever toward you to
shield is covered with mud, ice, or switch to the low beams. When the high
other similar substances, the head- beams (main beams) are on, a light on the
lights and position lights may be instrument cluster will come on. To
turned on even when it is still light momentarily activate the high beams (main
outside. beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever
slightly toward you and release it when you
have completed the signal.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Auto-on headlight system

WARNING Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)
System (if equipped)
It takes about 5 seconds for the light
sensor to react to a change in light- When the engine is started, the daytime
ing conditions. To help avoid an acci- running lights are turned on by this system.
(5)
dent due to reduced visibility, turn on Conditions for D.R.L. system operation:
your headlights before driving into a • The engine is running.
tunnel, parking structure, etc. • Headlights is off.
NOTE: NOTE:
The light sensor reacts even to infrared Brightness of the daytime running lights is
rays, so it may operate incorrectly when different from the brightness of the position
there are strong infrared rays. lights, but it is not a malfunction.
52SS2017E
The auto-on headlight system automati-

cally turns on all lights that are operated by Light Reminder Buzzer
the lighting control lever on the steering (if equipped)
column, when the following three condi-
tions are all met. The interior buzzer continuously beeps if
you open the driver’s door without turning
Conditions for auto-on headlight system off the headlights and position lights. This
operation: function is triggered under the following
• It is dark around the light sensor (5). condition:
• The lighting control lever is in “AUTO” The headlights and/or position lights are
position. on even after the ignition switch is turned
• You turn the ignition switch to “ON” posi- off.
tion.
The buzzer stops sounding when you turn
This system is activated by a signal from off the headlights and position lights.
the light sensor (5) on the passenger’s
seat side of instrument panel. Do not cover
the sensor (5). Otherwise, the system will
not work correctly.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Headlight pattern, right hand traffic

Rear Fog Light Switch Adjusting headlight pattern
(if equipped)
Headlight pattern, left hand traffic
52SS2020E
The headlight pattern must be adjusted to

52SS20110 52SS2019E avoid dazzling oncoming motorists and
can be set for right or left hand traffic.
To turn the rear fog light on, twist the knob
as shown in the illustration with the head- The light pattern may not be as good.
lights on. When the rear fog light is on, an You should readjust the light pattern by
indicator light on the instrument cluster will masking the headlight lens.
come on.
If you twist the knob to the mark of rear fog
light, the rear fog light will turn on and an
indicator light on the instrument cluster will
come on.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Left hand drive vehicle Left side headlight Right hand drive vehicle
To readjust the light pattern by masking the (3) To readjust the light pattern by masking the
headlight lens; headlight lens;
1) Copy the template as shown later in 1) Copy the template as shown later in
this section. this section.
2) Transfer the template to a self-adhesive 2) Transfer the template to a self-adhesive
waterproof material and cut it out. (1) waterproof material and cut it out.
3) Position the cutout tape at the right dis- 3) Position the cutout tape at the left dis-
tance from the center mark of the head- tance from the center mark of the head-
light lens. light lens.
Refer to the dimensions in the following (2) Refer to the dimensions in the following
illustrations. illustrations.
Right side headlight Right side headlight
(3) 52SS2022E
(3)
(1) Vertical line: approximately
10.0 mm (0.3 in.)
(1) (2) Vertical line: approximately (1)
20.0 mm (0.7 in.)
(3) Center mark
(2) (2)
52SS2021E 52SS2023E
(1) Vertical line: approximately (1) Vertical line: approximately

10.0 mm (0.3 in.) 10.0 mm (0.3 in.)
(2) Vertical line: approximately (2) Vertical line: approximately
20.0 mm (0.7 in.) 20.0 mm (0.7 in.)
(3) Center mark (3) Center mark
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52SS0-01E
BEFORE DRIVING
Left side headlight

(3)
(1)
(2)
52SS2024E

10.0 mm (0.3 in.)
20.0 mm (0.7 in.)
(3) Center mark
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BEFORE DRIVING
Templates for headlights
(a)
(b)
(c)
52SS2025E
(a) 10 mm (0.3 in.)

(b) 20 mm (0.7 in.)
(c) 70 mm (2.7 in.)
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BEFORE DRIVING
Headlight Leveling Switch Turn Signal Control Lever Turn Signal Operation
(if equipped) With the ignition switch in “ON” position,
move the lever upward or downward to
activate the right or left turn signals.
Normal turn signal
55S20025
75RM008
Level the headlight beam according to the WARNING

load condition of your vehicle by turning To avoid possible injury, do not oper- 52SS2007E
this switch. The chart shows the appropriate controls by reaching through the
ate switch position for different vehicle load steering wheel. Move the lever all the way upward or
conditions. downward to signal. When the turn is com-
pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever
Switch will return to its normal position.
Vehicle Load Condition
Position
Driver only 0
Driver + full cargo 3.5
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BEFORE DRIVING
Hazard Warning Switch Windshield Wiper and Washer Wiper and Washer Operation
Lever When the ignition switch is in “ON” posi-
tion, you can use the wiper/washer lever or
switch.
When the wipers are under heavy load

such as covered by snow, the breaker will
be activated and the wipers will stop oper-
ating to protect the wiper motor from over-
heating.
If the wiper stops during operation, do the

following methods.
1) Stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
turn the engine off.
52SS20140 2) Move the wiper lever and switch to
Push the hazard warning switch to activate 52SS30040 “OFF” position.
the hazard warning lights. All turn signal 3) Remove obstacles such as snow on the
lights and both turn signal indicators will wipers.
flash simultaneously. To turn off the lights, WARNING 4) After a while, when the temperature of
push the switch again. To avoid possible injury, do not oper- the wiper motor becomes low enough,
Use the hazard warning lights to warn ate controls by reaching through the the breaker will be reset automatically
other drivers of possible risk of traffic haz- steering wheel. and you will be able to use the wipers.
ard when you park your vehicle in case of
emergency. If you cannot use the wipers after a while,
there may be another problem. Ask a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the wipers inspected.
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BEFORE DRIVING

Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer
MIST
MIST OFF
OFF LO
HI
INT
LO
HI 52SS20150
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the 52SS2010E

52SS2009E lever down to one of the two operating
positions. In “LO” position, the wipers oper- To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the ate at a steady low speed. In “HI” position, lever toward you.
lever down to one of the three operating the wipers operate at a steady high speed.
positions. In “INT” position, the wipers To turn off the wipers, move the lever back NOTICE
operate intermittently. The “INT” position is to “OFF” position.
very convenient for driving in mist or light Do not use radiator antifreeze solu-
Move the lever up and hold it to “MIST” tion in the windshield washer reser-
rain. In “LO” position, the wipers operate at position, the windshield wipers will turn on
a steady low speed. In “HI” position, the voir. This can severely impair
continuously at low speed. visibility when sprayed on the wind-
wipers operate at a steady high speed. To
turn off the wipers, move the lever back to shield, and also damage your vehi-
“OFF” position. cle’s paint.
Move the lever up and hold it to “MIST”
position, the windshield wipers will turn on
continuously at low speed.
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BEFORE DRIVING
NOTICE Horn Vehicle Loading

To help prevent damage to the wind-
shield wiper and washer system Your vehicle was designed for specific
components, you should take the fol- weight capacities. The weight capacities of
lowing precautions: your vehicle are indicated by the Gross
• Do not continue to hold in the lever Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the
when there is no windshield Permissible maximum Axle Weight (PAW,
washer fluid being sprayed or the front and rear). The GVWR and PAW (front
washer motor can be damaged. and rear) are listed in “SPECIFICATIONS”
• Do not attempt to remove dirt from section.
a dry windshield with the wipers or GVWR – Maximum permissible overall
you can damage the windshield weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including
and the wiper blades. Always wet all the occupants, accessories and cargo
the windshield with washer fluid plus the trailer nose weight if towing a
before operating the wipers. trailer).
• Clear ice or packed snow from the 52SS20170 PAW – (Front and Rear) Maximum permis-
wiper blades before using the wip- sible weight on an individual axle.
ers. Press the horn button of the steering wheel
• Check the washer fluid level regu- to sound the horn. The horn will sound with
the ignition switch in any position. Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and
larly. Check it often when the actual loads at the front and rear axles can
weather is bad. only be determined by weighing the vehi-
• Only fill the washer fluid reservoir cle. Compare these weights to the GVWR
3/4 full during cold weather to allow and PAW (front and rear). If the gross vehi-
room for expansion if the tempera- cle weight or the load on either axle
ture falls low enough to freeze the exceeds these ratings, you must remove
solution. enough weight to bring the load down to
the rated capacity.
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BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
• Never overload your vehicle. The
gross vehicle weight (sum of the
weights of the vehicle, all the occu-
pants, accessories, cargo plus
trailer nose weight if towing a
trailer) must never exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). In addition, never distrib-
ute a load so that the weight on
either the front or rear axle exceeds
the Permissible maximum Axle
Weight (PAW).
• Always distribute cargo evenly. To
avoid personal injury or damage to
your vehicle, always secure cargo
to prevent it from shifting if the
vehicle moves suddenly. Place
heavier objects on the floor and as
far forward in the cargo area as
possible. Never pile cargo higher
than the top of the seatbacks.
Trailer Towing
Your SUZUKI vehicle was originally

designed to carry people and a normal
amount of cargo, not to tow a trailer.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Daily Inspection Checklist .................................................. 3-1
Engine Oil Consumption .................................................... 3-1
Ignition Switch ..................................................................... 3-2
Parking Brake Lever ........................................................... 3-4 3
Pedal ..................................................................................... 3-5
Starting the Engine ............................................................. 3-6
Using the Transmission ..................................................... 3-7
Braking ................................................................................. 3-8
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) (if equipped) .......... 3-11
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (if equipped) ........................................................... 3-14
60G408
52SS0-01E
NOTE: Once a month, or each time you fill your

Daily Inspection Checklist It is normal for water to drip from the air fuel tank, check the tyre pressure using a
conditioning system while and after use. tyre pressure gauge. Also check the tyre
pressure of the spare tyre.
4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and
Before Driving latched.
5) Check the headlights, turn signal
lights, brake lights and horn for proper
operation. Engine Oil Consumption
6) Check the brake pedal feeling and the
adjustment condition for the parking
brake lever or pedal. It is normal for the engine to consume
Refer to “Brakes” in “INSPECTION some engine oil during normal vehicle
AND MAINTENANCE” section for operation.
details. The amount of engine oil consumption
7) Adjust the mirrors. depends on viscosity and quality of the oil
8) Make sure that you and all passengers and your driving conditions.
have properly fastened the seat belts. More oil is consumed during high-speed
9) Make sure that all warning lights come driving and when there is frequent acceler-
on as the ignition switch is turned to ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
60A187S “ON” position. your engine also will consume more oil.
10) Check all gauges. A new engine also consumes more oil,
1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, 11) Make sure that the brake system
lights and reflectors are clean and since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
warning light turns off when the park- walls have not yet become conditioned.
unobstructed. ing brake is released.
2) Visually check the tyres for the follow- New engines reach the normal level of oil
ing points: consumption only after approximately
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel 5000 km (3000 miles) driving.
– the depth of the tread groove tank, perform the following under-hood
– abnormal wear, cracks and damage checks:
– loose wheel nuts Oil consumption:
– existence of foreign material such as 1) Engine oil level Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km
nails, stones, etc. 2) Coolant level (1 Qt. per 600 miles)
Refer to “Tyres” in “INSPECTION AND 3) Brake fluid level When judging the amount of oil consump-
MAINTENANCE” section for details. 4) Battery fluid (acid) level tion, note that the oil may become diluted
5) Windshield washer fluid level and it is difficult to judge the accurate oil
3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.
level.
3-1
52SS0-01E
As an example, if a vehicle is used for

repeated short trips, and consumes a nor- Ignition Switch
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 is gradually
becoming diluted with fuel or moisture,
making it appear that the oil level has not
changed.
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. 68PH00310
The ignition switch has the following four

positions:
55S20025
LOCK
WARNING This is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
To avoid possible injury, do not oper- removed.
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
3-2
52SS0-01E
START
Turn to “LOCK” This is the position for starting the engine WARNING
using the starter motor. The key should be
released from this position as soon as the (Continued)
engine starts. • Always return the ignition switch to
“LOCK” position and remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehi-
Push cle even only for a short time. Also
do not leave children alone in a
parked vehicle. Unattended chil-
dren may be able to start the vehi-
cle or shift the transmission into
“N” (Neutral), which could result in
an accident. There is also a danger
60G033
that children may injure them-
selves by playing with the moving
You must push in the key to turn it to features of the vehicle. In addition,
“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition, and heat build-up or extremely cold
prevents normal use of the steering wheel temperatures inside the vehicle can
after the key is removed. be fatal to children.
52SS30030
To release the steering lock, insert the key

and turn it clockwise to one of the other WARNING
positions. If you have trouble turning the
key to unlock the steering wheel, try turn- • Never return the ignition switch to
ing the steering wheel slightly to the right the “LOCK” position and remove
or left while turning the key. the ignition key while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will
ACC lock and you will not be able to
Accessories such as the radio can oper- steer the vehicle.
ate, but the engine is off. (Continued)
ON
This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.
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52SS0-01E
NOTICE Parking Brake Lever WARNING

• For protection of a lead-acid bat- • Never drive your vehicle with the
tery and a starter motor, do not use parking brake on: rear brake effec-
the starter motor by turning the key tiveness can be reduced from over-
to “START” for more than 12 sec- heating, brake life may be
onds at a time. If the engine dose (1) shortened, or permanent brake
not start, turn the key to “LOCK” damage may result.
position and wait for more than 30 (2) • If the parking brake does not hold
seconds before trying again. If the the vehicle securely or does not
engine does not start after several fully release, have your vehicle
attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer inspected immediately by a
or a qualified workshop. (3) SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
• Do not leave the ignition switch in shop.
“ON” position if the engine is not • When parking on an uphill, turn the
running as the battery will dis- steering wheel so that the front
charge. wheels point to the centre of the
54G039 road.
(1) To set • When parking on a downhill, turn
(2) To release the steering wheel so that the front
(3) To release wheels point to the curb.
• Whenever parking, make sure the
The parking brake lever is located between gearshift lever is in 1st gear or “R”
the front seats. To set the parking brake, (Reverse). Remember, even though
depress the brake pedal and pull the park- the transmission is in gear, you
ing brake lever all the way up. To release must set the parking brake fully.
the parking brake, depress the brake pedal (Continued)
and 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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52SS0-01E
Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer

WARNING Pedal
(Continued) A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
When parking the vehicle in you to release the parking brake if you
extremely cold weather, the follow- start the vehicle without fully releasing the
ing procedure should be used: parking brake. Make sure that the parking
1)Set the parking brake. brake is fully released and the brake sys-
2)Turn off the engine, then shift tem warning light turns off.
into “R” (Reverse) or 1st gear. (1) (2)
Get out of the vehicle and put
chocks under the wheels.
3)Release the parking brake.
When you return to your vehicle,
you must remember to first set
the parking brake, then remove (3)
the wheel chocks.
80J2121
WARNING
Do not leave cigarette lighters, spray
cans, soft drink cans or plastic arti-
cles (such as glasses, CD cases, etc.) Clutch Pedal (1)
in sun-heated vehicle. The tempera-
ture inside the vehicle may cause as A clutch pedal is used to disengage the
follows: driving force to the wheels when starting
• Gas may leak from a cigarette the engine, stopping, or shifting the gear-
lighter or spray can and may lead shift lever. Depressing the pedal disen-
to a fire. gages the clutch.
• The glasses, plastic cards or CD
cases, etc. may deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture.
3-5
52SS0-01E
WARNING WARNING Starting the Engine

Do not drive with your foot resting on (Continued)
the clutch pedal. It could result in • Do not apply brakes continuously
excessive clutch wear, clutch dam- or rest your foot on the brake Before Starting Engine
age, or unexpected loss of engine pedal. This will result in overheat-
braking. ing of the brakes which could
cause unpredictable braking
action, longer stopping distances,
or permanent brake damage.
Brake Pedal (2)
Your vehicle is equipped with front disc
brakes and rear drum brakes. Depressing Accelerator Pedal (3)
the brake pedal applies both sets of
brakes. An accelerator pedal controls the speed of
the engine. Depressing the accelerator
You may hear occasional brake squeal
pedal increases power output and speed.
when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-
mal condition caused by environmental
factors such as temperature, humidity or 52SS30010
dust, etc.
1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
WARNING 2) Shift into “N” (Neutral). Hold the clutch
pedal and brake pedal fully depressed.
• If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are WARNING
applied, you should have the
brakes checked by a SUZUKI Make sure that the parking brake is
dealer or a qualified workshop. set fully and the transmission is in
(Continued) Neutral before attempting to start the
engine.
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52SS0-01E
Starting off
Starting a Cold and Warm Engine
Using the Transmission To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st or 2nd
With your foot taken off the accelerator gear. After releasing the parking brake,
pedal, crank the engine by turning the igni- gradually release the clutch pedal. When
tion key to “START”. Release the key when WARNING you hear a change in the engine’s sound,
the engine starts. slowly press the accelerator while continu-
Do not hang any items on the gear-
shift lever and do not use the gear- ing to gradually release the clutch pedal.
NOTICE shift lever as a handrest. Otherwise,
• Stop turning the starter immedi- it could prevent proper operation of NOTE:
ately after the engine has started or the gearshift lever and cause its mal- Starting the vehicle in 2nd gear helps con-
the starter system can be damaged. function, resulting in an accident. serve fuel.
• For protection of a lead-acid bat- However, use 1st gear when starting in a
tery and a starter motor, do not use loaded or upslope condition.
the starter motor by turning the key
to “START” for more than 12 sec- Manual Transmission Shifting
onds at a time. If the engine does All forward gears are synchronized, which
not start, turn the key to “LOCK” provides for quiet and easy shifting.
position and wait for more than 30 Always depress the clutch pedal all the
seconds before trying again. If the way to the floor before shifting gears.
engine does not start after several
attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer
or a qualified workshop.
52SS30020
3-7
52SS0-01E
Downshifting maximum allowable speeds

NOTICE Braking
Downshifting km/h (mph)
• Do not downshift to a lower gear at
2nd to 1st 15 (10) the speed faster than the maximum
allowable speeds for the next lower
3rd to 2nd 60 (35) speed, or severe damage to engine
4th to 3rd 85 (50) and transmission can result.
• Make sure that the vehicle is com-
5th to 4th 130 (80)* pletely stationary before you shift
into “R” (Reverse).
*NOTE: • To help avoid clutch damage, do
You may not accelerate to the maximum not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
allowable speed because of the driving sit- rest while driving or use the clutch
uation and/or the vehicle condition. to keep the vehicle stationary on a
slope. Depress the clutch fully
WARNING when shifting.
• When shifting or starting off, do not
• Reduce your speed and downshift race the engine. Racing the engine 60G165S
to a lower gear before going down can shorten engine life and cause
a long or steep hill. A lower gear The distance needed to bring any vehicle
negative effect to smooth shifting. to a halt increases with the speed of the
will allow the engine to provide
braking. Avoid riding the brakes or vehicle. The braking distance needed, for
they may overheat, resulting in example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be
brake failure. approximately 4 times greater than the
• When driving on slippery roads, braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19
slow down before downshifting. mph). Start to depress the brake pedal
Excessive and/or sudden changes when there is plenty of distance between
in engine speed may cause loss of your vehicle and the stopping point, and
traction, which could cause you to slow down gradually.
lose control.
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52SS0-01E
WARNING Power-assisted Brakes Brake Assist System (if equipped)

If water gets into the brake devices, Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes. If When you slam the brakes on, the brake
brake performance may become poor power assistance is lost due to a stalled assist system determines it to be an emer-
and unpredictable. After driving engine or other failures, the system is still gency stop and provides more powerful
through water or washing the under- fully operational on reserve power and you braking for a driver who cannot hold down
side of the vehicle, test the brakes can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by the brake pedal firmly.
while driving at a slow speed to see if pressing the brake pedal once and holding
they have maintained their normal it down. The reserve power is partly used NOTE:
effectiveness. If the brakes are less up when you depress the brake pedal and If you quickly and forcefully depress the
effective than normal, dry them by reduces each time the pedal is pressed. brakes, you may hear a clicking sound in
repeatedly applying the brakes while Apply smooth and even pressure to the the brake pedal. This is normal and indi-
driving slowly until the brakes have pedal. Do not pump the pedal. cates that the brake assist system is acti-
regained their normal effectiveness. vated properly.
WARNING
Even without reserving 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.
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING

(if equipped)
• On some types of loose surfaces
ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec- (such as gravel, snow-covered
tronically controlling braking pressure. It roads, etc.), the stopping distance
will also help you maintain steering control required for a vehicle with ABS
when braking on slippery surfaces or when may be slightly greater than the (1) (2)
braking hard. one required for a comparable vehi-
The ABS works automatically, so you do cle with a conventional brake sys-
not need any special braking technique. tem. With a conventional brake 54MN069
Just push the brake pedal down without system, skidding tyres are able to (1) ABS warning light
pumping. The ABS will operate whenever plow the gravel or snow layer, (2) Brake system warning light
it senses that the wheels are locking up. shortening the stopping distance.
You may feel the brake pedal pulsates ABS minimizes this resistance WARNING
while the ABS is operating. effect. Allow for extra stopping dis-
tance when driving on loose sur- • If the ABS warning light (1) on the
NOTE: faces. instrument cluster comes on and
• The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is • On regular paved roads, some driv- stays on while driving, there may
under about 9 km/h (6mph). ers may be able to obtain slightly be a problem with the ABS system.
• If the ABS system is activated, you may shorter stopping distances with Ask a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat- conventional brake systems than workshop to inspect the ABS sys-
ing in the brake pedal. This is normal with ABS. tem immediately. If the ABS system
and indicates that the brake fluid pres- • In both of the above conditions, becomes inoperative, the brake
sure is being controlled properly. ABS will still offer the advantage of system will function as an ordinary
• You may hear an operation sound when helping you maintain directional brake system that has no ABS.
you start the engine or after the vehicle control. However, remember that (Continued)
begins to move. This means that the ABS will not compensate for bad
above systems are in the self-check road or weather conditions or poor
mode. This sound does not indicate a driver judgment. Use good judg-
malfunction. ment and do not drive too fast.
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How the ABS Works

WARNING Electronic Stability Program
(Continued) A computer continuously monitors wheel (ESP®) (if equipped)
• If the ABS warning light (1) and the speed. The computer compares the
brake system warning light (2) on changes in wheel speed when braking. If
the instrument panel simultane- the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler
ously stay on or come on while skidding situation, the computer will AG.
driving, both anti-lock function and change braking pressure several times
rear brake force control function each second to prevent the wheels from The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
(proportioning valve function) of locking. When you start your vehicle or helps to control the vehicle during corner-
the ABS system may have failed. If when you accelerate after a hard stop, you ing if front wheels or rear wheels skid. It
so, the rear wheels may easily skid may hear a momentary motor or clicking also assists you in maintaining traction
or the vehicle can even spin in the noise as the system resets or checks itself. while accelerating on loose or slippery
worst case when braking on a slip- road surfaces. It does this by regulating
pery road or when hard braking WARNING the engine’s output, and by selectively
even on a dry paved road. Ask a applying the brakes. In addition, ESP®
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work- The ABS may not work properly if helps to avoid skidding by controlling brak-
shop to inspect the ABS system tyres or wheels other than those ing pressure.
immediately. Drive carefully, avoid- specified in the owner’s manual are
ing hard braking as much as possi- used. This is because the ABS works WARNING
ble. by comparing changes in wheel
speed. When replacing tyres or The ESP® cannot enhance the vehi-
wheels, use only the size and type cle’s driving stability in all situations
specified in this owner’s manual. 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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NOTE:
The ESP® totally manages the following
four systems, to help enhance vehicle sta-
You may hear an operation sound when WARNING
you start the engine or after the vehicle
bility in response to various driving condi- begins to move. This means that the • The ESP® may not work properly if
tions; above systems are in the self-check mode. tyres or wheels other than those
This sound does not indicate a malfunc- specified in the owner’s manual are
tion. used. When replacing tyres or
wheels, use only the size and type
Stability Control System specified in this owner’s manual.
• The ESP® may not work properly if
The vehicle stability control system helps Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) tyres are not inflated to the recom-
provide integrated control of systems such mended tyre pressure.
as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine • The ESP® may not work properly if
Refer to “Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (if
control, etc. This system automatically tyres are fitted with snow chains.
equipped)” in “Braking” section.
controls the brakes and engine to help pre- • The ESP® may not work properly if
vent the vehicle from skidding when cor- the tyres are excessively worn.
nering on a slippery road surface or when Replace tyres when the tread wear
turning the steering wheel abruptly. Brake Assist System indicators in the grooves appear on
the tread surface.
Refer to “Brake Assist System (if • The ESP® is not a substitute for
equipped)” in “Braking” section. winter tyres or snow chains on a
Traction Control System
snow-covered road.
The traction control system automatically • The ESP® may not work properly if
helps prevent the spinning of wheels when engine related parts such as the
the vehicle is started or accelerated on muffler are not equivalent to stan-
slippery road surfaces. The system oper- dard equipment or are extremely
ates only if it senses that some of the deteriorated.
wheels are spinning or beginning to lose • Do not modify the vehicle’s sus-
traction. When this happens, the system pension since the ESP® may not
operates the front or rear brakes and work properly.
reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.
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NOTE: When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,

• If the ESP® system is activated, you may this light comes on briefly so you can ESP® OFF Indicator Light
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat- check that the light is working.
ing in the brake pedal. This is normal
and indicates that the brake fluid pres- NOTICE
sure is being controlled properly.
• You may hear an operation sound when If theESP® warning light comes on
you start the engine or after the vehicle and stays on while driving, there may
begins to move. This means that the be a malfunction of the ESP® sys-
above systems are in the self-check tems (other than ABS). You should
mode. This sound does not indicate a have the systems inspected by a 73R0196
malfunction. SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work- You should turn the ESP® on during your
shop. ordinary driving, so that you have the ben-
The lights related to ESP® system are efits of all of the ESP® systems.
described below: NOTE:
It may be required to turn the ESP® sys-
When the ESP® warning light comes on
tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is
and stays on while driving, indicating a
stuck in sand, mud or snow, where wheel
malfunction of the ESP® systems (other
ESP® Warning Light spin is necessary.
than ABS), the brake system will function
as an ordinary ABS with no additional
NOTE:
ESP® functions.
If the vehicle speed is greater than approx-
imately 30 km/h (19 mph), the ESP® sys-
tems (other than ABS) will be activated
automatically and the light will go out.
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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
If this light blinks, drive carefully.
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ESP® OFF Switch Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light / Brake System Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Warning Light System (TPMS) (if equipped)
See “Braking” in this section. The tyre pressure monitoring system is
designed to alert you when one or more of
the tyres on your vehicle is significantly
under-inflated. The tyre pressure monitor-
(1) ing system (TPMS) sensor containing a
unique identification code is mounted on
each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit
tyre pressure signals to the receiver of the
tyre pressure monitoring system controller.
When the inflation pressure of one or more
tyres indicates significant under-inflation,
52SS300 the low tyre pressure warning light comes
(1) ESP® OFF switch on.
When the ESP® OFF switch located at the NOTE:

instrument panel is pushed and held to The word “telltale” in this section, means
turn off the ESP® systems (other than an indicator.
ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light in the
instrument cluster comes on.
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.
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Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-

Low Tyre Pressure Warning Light tute for proper tyre maintenance, and it is WARNING
the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-
rect tyre pressure, even if under-inflation (Continued)
has not reached the level to trigger illumi- • Failure to take corrective action
nation of the TPMS low tyre pressure tell- when the low tyre pressure warn-
tale. ing light is not working or when it
comes on and blinks while driving
can lead to an accident.
WARNING • If the low tyre pressure warning
52D305 • Relying only on the tyre pressure light does not come on for 2 sec-
Each tyre should be checked monthly monitoring system to determine onds after the ignition switch is
when cold and inflated to the inflation pres- when it is necessary to add air to turned to “ON” position, or comes
sure recommended by the vehicle manu- the tyres can result in loss of con- on and blinks while driving, have
facturer on the vehicle placard or tyre trol or an accident. your vehicle inspected by a
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tyres of • Check tyre pressures monthly SUZUKI dealer. Even if the light
a different size than the size indicated on when the tyres are cold. If neces- turns off after blinking, indicating
the vehicle placard or tyre pressure label, sary, adjust them to the recom- that the monitoring system has
you should determine the proper tyre pres- mended inflation pressure as recovered, you should still have
sure for those tyres.) specified on the vehicle’s tyre the system checked by a SUZUKI
As an added fuel efficiency feature, your information placard and in this dealer.
vehicle has been equipped with a tyre owner’s manual. Refer to “Tyres” in (Continued)
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that “INSPECTION AND MAINTE-
illuminates a low tyre pressure telltale NANCE” section.
when one or more of your tyres is signifi- (Continued)
cantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tyre pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tyres as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tyre causes the tyre to overheat and can
lead to tyre failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tyre tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
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The low tyre pressure warning light can

WARNING WARNING come on due to normal causes such as
natural air leakage and pressure changes
(Continued) (Continued) caused by changes in temperature or
• The load-carrying capacity of your • Continuing to drive with the low atmospheric pressure. Adjusting the air
tyres is reduced at lower inflation tyre pressure warning light on can pressure in the tyres to the pressure
pressures. If your tyres are even lead to an accident, resulting in shown on the tyre information placard
moderately under-inflated, the load severe injury or death. should cause the low tyre pressure warn-
on the tyres may exceed the load- • If the low tyre pressure warning ing light to turn off.
carrying capacity of the tyres, light comes on and stays on,
which could lead to tyre failure. The reduce your speed and avoid To make the low tyre pressure warning
low tyre pressure warning light will abrupt steering and braking. Be light go off, adjust the tyre pressures when
not alert you to this condition, aware that driving on a signifi- the tyres are cold, and drive the vehicle for
because it only comes on when cantly under-inflated tyre can about 10 minutes.
one or more of your tyres becomes cause the tyre to overheat and can
significantly under-inflated. lead to tyre failure, and may affect NOTICE
steering control and brake effec-
Check and adjust your tyre pres- tiveness. Stop in a safe place as If the low tyre pressure warning light
sure at least once a month. Refer to soon as possible and check your does not go off even when you drive
“Tyres” in “INSPECTION AND tyres. for more than 10 minutes after adjust-
MAINTENANCE” section. – If you have a flat tyre, replace it ing the cold tyre pressure, there may
(Continued) with the spare tyre. Refer to be a problem with the TPMS. Have
“Jacking Instructions” in “EMER- your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI
GENCY SERVICE” section for the dealer.
tyre replacement method. Also
refer to “Replacing Tyres and/or If the light turns on again shortly after
Wheels” for instructions on how adjusting the pressure in your tyres, you
to restore normal operation of may have a flat tyre. If you have a flat tyre,
the TPMS after you have had a replace it with the spare tyre.
flat tyre. Refer to “Jacking Instructions” in “EMER-
– If one or more of your tyres is GENCY SERVICE” section. Refer to
under-inflated, adjust the infla- “Replacing Tyres and/or Wheels” for
tion pressure in all of your tyres instructions on how to restore normal oper-
to the recommended inflation ation of the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
pressure as soon as possible. tem after you have had a flat tyre.
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TPMS Limitations TPMS Setting Replacing Tyres and/or Wheels

The tyre pressure monitoring system may If you got a flat tyre and replaced it with the
not function properly under certain circum- You can set one of the initial value of tyre spare tyre, SUZUKI recommends that you
stances. In the following situations, the low pressure below that is indicated on the tyre have a SUZUKI dealer mount a new tyre
tyre pressure warning light may come on information label. on the wheel that had the flat tyre. The
and remain on or may blink. • Comfort Mode TPMS is already set up to recognize the ID
• When you replace a flat tyre with the • Load Mode code of the original wheel, and normal
spare tyre. TPMS operation will be restored.
• When you include a spare tyre during a For details on how to set the mode, refer to If you need to replace any wheels on your
tyre rotation. “Setting Mode (for Vehicles with Tyre Pres- vehicle, a SUZUKI dealer must check that
• When the TPMS sensor is damaged sure Monitoring System (TPMS))” in TPMS sensors are installed in the new
during a tyre replacement or liquid seal- “BEFORE DRIVING” section. wheels and must set up the TPMS to rec-
ants are used to repair a flat tyre.
ognize the new sensors.
• When the electronic signal of TPMS sen- WARNING
sor is disturbed in one of the following
If the loading weight has changed, NOTE:
ways:
adjust the tyre pressure according to A TPMS sensor is not installed in the spare
– Electric devices or facilities using simi-
the tyre information label and set the tyre. You should use the spare tyre only in
lar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
initial value via the information dis- an emergency situation, and should
– A metallic film that may cause radio
play. If the loading weight, tyre pres- replace the spare tyre as soon as possible
wave interference is attached on the
sure and initial value do not match, to restore normal TPMS operation.
window.
– A lot of snow or ice covers the vehicle, the tyre pressure monitoring system
in particular, around the wheels or will not function properly. WARNING
wheel housings. Use of tyres or wheels not recom-
– Snow tyres that are not installed with mended by SUZUKI can result in fail-
genuine TPMS sensors or snow ure of the TPMS.
chains are used. When replacing tyres and wheels,
• When you use non-genuine SUZUKI use only tyres and wheels recom-
wheels or tyres. mended by SUZUKI as standard or
• When the pressure of any tyre is too optional equipment for your vehicle.
high. Refer to “Tyres” in “INSPECTION
• When there is a problem with the AND MAINTENANCE” section for
receiver of the TPMS controller. additional information.
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DRIVING TIPS
DRIVING TIPS
Running-in ........................................................................... 4-1
Catalytic Converter ............................................................. 4-1
Improving Fuel Economy ................................................... 4-2
Highway Driving .................................................................. 4-3
Driving on Hills .................................................................... 4-4
Driving on Slippery Roads ................................................. 4-5 4
Off-road Driving ................................................................... 4-6
When Encountering a Flooded Area ................................. 4-7
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DRIVING TIPS
Running-in Catalytic Converter
NOTICE
The future performance and reliabil-
52D078S ity of the engine depends on the care
and restraint exercised during its
early life. It is especially important to
WARNING observe the following precautions
• Fasten Your Seat Belts at All Times. during the first 960 km (600 miles) of
The driver and all passengers vehicle operation.
should be properly restrained at all • After starting, do not race the
times, using the seat belts pro- engine. Warm it up gradually.
vided. Refer to “Seat Belts” section • Avoid prolonged vehicle operation
for instructions on proper use of at a constant speed. Moving parts 52SS40010
the seat belts. will break in better if you vary your The purpose of the catalytic converter is to
• Never drive under the influence of speed. minimize the amount of harmful pollutants
alcohol or other drugs. Alcohol and • Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded
drugs can seriously impair your full throttle starts. fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic
ability to drive safely, greatly • Avoid hard braking, especially converters is prohibited, because lead
increasing the risk of injury to during the first 320 km (200 miles) deactivates the pollutant-reducing compo-
yourself and others. You should of driving. nents of the catalyst system.
also avoid driving when you are • Do not drive slowly with the trans-
tired, sick, irritated, or under mission in a high gear. The converter is designed to last the life of
stress. • Drive the vehicle at moderate the vehicle under normal usage and when
engine speeds. unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte-
nance is required on the converter. How-
ever, it is very important to keep the engine
properly tuned. Engine misfiring, which can
result from an improperly tuned engine,
may cause overheating of the catalytic
converter. This may result in permanent
heat damage to the catalytic converter and
other vehicle components.
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DRIVING TIPS
NOTICE Improving Fuel Economy

To minimize the possibility of cata-
lytic converter or other vehicle dam-
The following instructions will help you
age:
improve fuel economy.
• Maintain the engine in the proper
operating condition. Avoid excessive idling
• In the event of an engine malfunc- If you park your vehicle for more than one
tion, particularly one involving minute, stop the engine and start it again
engine misfiring or other apparent later. When warming up a cold engine, do
loss of performance, have the vehi- not allow the engine to idle or apply full
cle serviced promptly. throttle until the engine has reached oper-
• Do not turn off the engine or inter- ating temperature. Allow the engine to
rupt the ignition when the transmis- 52SS40020
warm up by driving.
sion is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion. Avoid fast starts
• Do not try to start the engine by WARNING Fast starts away from lights or stop signs
pushing or towing the vehicle, or will consume fuel unnecessarily and
Be careful where you park and drive; shorten engine life. Start off slowly.
coasting down a hill. the catalytic converter and other
• Do not idle the engine with any exhaust components can get very Avoid unnecessary stops
spark plug wires disconnected or hot. As with any vehicle, do not park Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop-
removed, such as during diagnos- or operate this vehicle in areas where ping. Try to maintain a moderate, steady
tic testing. combustible materials such as dry speed whenever possible. Slowing down
• Do not idle the vehicle for pro- grass or leaves can come in contact and then accelerating again uses more
longed periods if idling seems with a hot exhaust system. fuel.
rough or there are other malfunc-
tions. Keep a steady cruising speed
• Do not allow the fuel tank to get Drive at a constant speed that road and
near the empty level. traffic conditions will permit.
• Avoid driving your vehicle at
excessively high engine speed.
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DRIVING TIPS
Keep the air cleaner clean Keep tyre pressures correct

Highway Driving
When driving at highway speeds, pay

attention to the following:
• Stopping distance progressively
increases with vehicle speed. Apply the
brakes far enough ahead of the stopping
point to allow for the extra stopping dis-
tance.
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If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there Under-inflation of the tyres can waste fuel
will be greater intake resistance, resulting due to increased rolling resistance of the
in decreased power output and increased tyres. Keep your tyres inflated to the cor-
fuel consumption. rect pressure shown in the label on driver’s
door lock pillar.
Keep weight to a minimum
The heavier the load is, the more fuel the
vehicle consumes. Unload any unneces-
sary luggage or cargo.
52SS4001E
• On rainy days, hydroplaning can occur.

Hydroplaning is the loss of direct contact
between the road surface and the vehi-
cle’s tyres due to a water film forming
between them. Steering or braking the
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DRIVING TIPS
vehicle during hydroplaning can be very

difficult, and loss of control can occur. Driving on Hills WARNING
Keep speed down when the road sur-
face is wet. Do not hold the brake pedal down too
long or too often while going down a
steep or long hill. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in
reduced braking efficiency. Failure to
take this precaution could result in
loss of vehicle control.
NOTICE
When descending a downhill, Never
turn the ignition key to “LOCK” posi-
tion. Emission control system dam-
age may result.
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52SS4002E
• At high speeds, the vehicle may be • When climbing steep hills, the vehicle
affected by side winds. Therefore, may begin to slow down and show a lack
reduce speed and be prepared for unex- of power. If this happens, you should
pected buffeting, which can occur at the shift to a lower gear so that the engine
exits of tunnels, when passing by a cut will again be operating in its higher
of a hill, or when being overtaken by power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the
large vehicles, etc. vehicle from losing momentum.
• When driving down a hill, the engine
should be used for braking by shifting to
the next lower gear.
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DRIVING TIPS
Stuck Vehicle
Driving on Slippery Roads WARNING
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or Do not allow anyone to stand near
sand, follow the directions below: the vehicle when you are rocking it,
and do not spin the wheels faster
1) Shift the transmission back and forth than an indicated 40 km/h (25 mph)
between a forward range (or 1st gear) on the speedometer. Personal injury
and “R” (Reverse). This will create a
rocking motion which may give you and/or vehicle damage may result
enough momentum to free the vehicle. from spinning the wheels too fast.
Press gently on the accelerator to keep
wheel spinning to a minimum wheel
rpm. Remove your foot from the accel-
erator while shifting.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tyres to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.
52SS4003E
NOTE:
On wet roads, you should drive at a lower If your vehicle is equipped with the ESP®,
speed than you do on dry roads due to you may have to turn the ESP® system off
possible slippage of tyres during braking. in order to allow spinning the wheels.
When driving on icy, snow-covered, or
muddy roads, reduce your speed and 2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt braking, minutes of rocking, we recommend you 52SS40090
or sharp steering movements. to consult a SUZUKI dealer or a quali-
fied workshop or a roadside assistance
service. If a towing service is not avail- NOTICE
able in an emergency, your vehicle may Do not continue rocking the vehicle
be temporarily towed by other vehicle for more than a few minutes. Pro-
with a towing cable or chain secured to longed rocking can cause engine
the towing eye either on the front of the overheating or transmission damage.
vehicle or on the rear of the vehicle.
Refer to “Frame Hook” in “OTHER
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT” sec-
tion.
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DRIVING TIPS
WARNING Off-road Driving

(Continued)
• Do not use tyres other than those
specified by SUZUKI. Never use dif- Do Not Drive in the Field Covered
ferent sizes or types of tyres on the with Grown Grass
front and rear wheels. For informa-
tion regarding the specified tyres,
refer to the tyre information label
located on the driver’s door lock
pillar.
• Never use oversized tyres or spe-
cial shock absorbers and springs
52SS40050
to raise (jack up) your vehicle. This
will change the handling character-
istics. Oversized tyres may also
WARNING rub against the fender over bumps,
In addition to following the driving causing vehicle damage or tyre fail-
tips in this section, it is important to ure.
observe the following precautions. • After driving through water, test the
• Make sure your tyres are in good brakes while driving at a slow
52SS4004E
condition and always maintain the speed to see if they have main-
specified tyre pressure. Refer to tained their normal effectiveness. If If you drive in the field covered with grass,
“Tyres” in “INSPECTION AND the brakes are less effective than it may cause accident or vehicle damage
MAINTENANCE” section for normal, dry them by repeatedly by getting caught in grown grass.
details. applying the brakes while driving
(Continued) slowly until the brakes have
regained their normal effective-
ness.
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DRIVING TIPS
has been mixed in the oil and an oil

When Encountering a change is required.
• Lubricant condition of the bearings, sus-
Flooded Area pension joints, etc.
NOTICE
Avoid driving in a flooded area or a
deep puddle. It may cause an engine
stall, short in electrical components,
engine and transmission damages,
etc.
52SS4005E
Avoid driving in a flooded area or a deep

puddle. If driving in a flooded area is
unavoidable, go slowly in the lowest gear.
In case that you have driven in a flooded
area, stop the vehicle in a safe place while
checking the brake effectiveness. Then,
ask a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
shop to check the following inspection
items.
• Function of brake
• Function of electrical components
• Changes of oil level and quality for
engine, transmission and differential. In
case that the oil is turbid whitely, water
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Left hand drive vehicle) ..................................................... 5-1
Air Conditioning System
(Right hand drive vehicle) (if equipped) ............................ 5-7
Radio Antenna (if equipped) .............................................. 5-9
Installation of radio frequency transmitters ..................... 5-9
Audio System (if equipped) ................................................ 5-9
Fuel Filler Cap ..................................................................... 5-37 5
Engine Compartment .......................................................... 5-38
Sun Visor (if equipped) ....................................................... 5-40
Interior Light ........................................................................ 5-41
Accessory Socket (if equipped) ......................................... 5-41
Ride-in Assist Grip .............................................................. 5-42
Cup Holder and Storage Area ............................................ 5-42
Frame Hook ......................................................................... 5-45
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52SS0-01E
Heating and Air Conditioning System (Left hand drive vehicle) Air Outlet
(1) (2)
2 2
3 4 4 3
52SS50020
Move the knob (1) horizontally or the case

(2) vertically to adjust the direction of air
flow as desired.
CAUTION
Prolonged exposure to hot air from
the heater or air conditioner could
result in low temperature burns. All
vehicle occupants, particularly chil-
5 5
dren, the elderly, those with special
needs, individuals with delicate skin,
and sleeping individuals, should
maintain sufficient distance from the
air outlets to prevent prolonged
52SS5001E
exposure to hot airflow.
1. Windshield defroster outlet
2. Side defroster outlet
3. Side outlet
4. Centre outlet
5. Floor outlet
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Air intake selector (3)

(a) (b) 4
Description of controls
(4) (1)
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This is used to select the following modes.

6
RECIRCULATED AIR (a)
When this mode is selected by moving the
(5) (2) lever to the position of (a) in the above
illustration, outside air is shut out and 52SS5004E
inside air is recirculated. This mode is suit- NOTE:
able when driving through dusty or polluted The mark of “USE WITH” (6)
air such as in a tunnel, or when attempting To clear fog on the windshield and/or the
to quickly cool down or warm up the inte- side windows quickly, set the air flow
rior. selector (4) to HEAT & DEFROST or
(3) FRESH AIR (b) DEFROST and air intake selector (3) to
When this mode is selected by moving the FRESH AIR. These positioning will clear
lever to the position of (b) in the above the fogged windshield and/or the side win-
52SS5002E illustration, outside air comes in. dows faster than the RECIRCULATED
(1) Temperature selector AIR.
(2) Blower speed selector NOTE:
(3) Air intake selector If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an
(4) Air flow selector extended period of time, the air in the vehi-
(5) Air conditioning switch cle can become contaminated and the win-
dows tend to get misted. Therefore, you
Temperature selector (1) should select FRESH AIR whenever possi-
This is used to adjust the temperature. ble.
Blower speed selector (2)
This is used to turn on the blower and to
select blower speed.
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Air flow selector (4) VENTILATION (c) BI-LEVEL (d)
(c) (d)
(e)
(g) (f)
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This is used to select one of the following Temperature-controlled air comes out of Temperature-controlled air comes out of
functions. the centre and side outlets. the floor outlets and cooler air comes out
of the centre and side outlets. When the
temperature selector (1) is in the fully cold
position or fully hot position, however, the
air from the floor outlets and the air from
the centre and side outlets will be the
same temperature.
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HEAT (e) HEAT & DEFROST (f) DEFROST (g)
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Temperature-controlled air comes out of Temperature-controlled air comes out of Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and the side outlets, also the floor outlets, the windshield defroster the windshield defroster outlets, the side
comes out of the windshield defroster out- outlets, the side defroster outlets and the defroster outlets and the side outlets.
lets and also comes slightly out of the side side outlets.
defroster outlets.
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Air conditioning switch (5) Head cooled/Feet warmed heating

To turn on the air conditioning system, set System Operating Instructions Select BI-LEVEL and FRESH AIR, the
the blower speed selector to a position temperature selector to the desired tem-
other than off and push in “A/C” switch. Natural ventilation perature position, and the blower speed
With this “A/C” switch operation, a indica- Select VENTILATION and FRESH AIR, the selector to the desired blower speed posi-
tor light will come on when the air condi- temperature selector to the desired tem- tion. Unless the temperature selector is in
tioning system is working. To turn off the perature position, and the blower speed the fully cold position or fully hot position,
air conditioning system, push “A/C” switch selector to off. Fresh air will flow through the air that comes out of the centre and
again. the vehicle during driving. side outlets will be cooler than the air that
Forced ventilation comes out of the floor outlets.
During operation of the air conditioner, you
may notice slight changes in engine The base settings are the same as for nat- Normal cooling
speed. These changes are normal, the ural ventilation except you set the blower Set the air flow selector to VENTILATION,
system is designed so that the compressor speed selector to a position other than off. the temperature selector to the desired tem-
turns on or off to maintain the desired tem- Normal heating (using outside air) perature position and the blower speed
perature. Select HEAT and FRESH AIR, the tem- selector to the desired blower speed posi-
perature selector to the desired tempera- tion, and turn on “A/C” switch. Setting the
Less operation of the compressor results blower speed selector to a higher blower
in better fuel economy. ture position and the blower speed selector
to the desired blower speed position. Set- speed position increases cooling efficiency.
ting the blower speed selector to a higher You can switch the air intake selector to
blower speed position increases heating either FRESH AIR or RECIRCULATED
efficiency. AIR as you desire. Choosing RECIRCU-
Quick heating (using recirculated air) LATED AIR increases cooling efficiency.
The base settings are the same as for nor-
mal heating except you select RECIRCU-
LATED AIR. If you use this heating method
for an extended period of time, the air in
the vehicle can become contaminated and
the windows can become misty. Therefore,
use this method only for quick heating and
change to the normal heating method as
soon as possible.
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Quick cooling (using recirculated air)

The base settings are the same as for nor- Maintenance
mal cooling except you select RECIRCU-
LATED AIR and the highest blower speed. If you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
NOTE: not give the best performance when you
• If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an start using it again. To help maintain opti-
extended period of time, the air in the mum performance and durability of your air
vehicle can become contaminated and conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
the windows tend to get misted. There- Operate the air conditioner at least once a
fore, you should select FRESH AIR month for one minute with the engine
whenever possible. idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
• If your vehicle has been left in the sun and helps protect the internal components.
with the windows closed, it will cool
faster if you open the windows briefly 52SS5011E NOTE:
while you operate the air conditioner with Your vehicle uses the air conditioning refrig-
NOTE: erant HFC-134a, commonly called R-134a.
the air intake selector at FRESH AIR and If you need maximum defrosting:
the blower at high speed. R-134a replaced R-12 around 1993 for
• select DEFROST and FRESH AIR, automotive applications. Other refrigerants
• set the blower speed selector to high, are available, including recycled R-12, but
Dehumidifying • adjust the temperature selector to the
Set the air flow selector to a desired air only R-134a should be used in your vehicle.
hot end,
flow selector position, the temperature • turn on “A/C” switch, and
selector to the desired temperature posi- NOTICE
• adjust the side outlets so the air blows
tion and the blower speed selector to the on the side windows. Using the wrong refrigerant may
desired blower speed position. Also select damage your air conditioning sys-
FRESH AIR and turn on “A/C” switch. tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
replace the R-134a with other refrig-
NOTE: erants.
Because the air conditioner dehumidifies
the air, turning it on will help keep the win-
dows clear, even when blowing heated air
using DEFROST or HEAT & DEFROST
functions.
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Air Conditioning System (Right hand drive vehicle) Air Outlet

(if equipped)
(1) (2)
1 2 2 1 52SS50020
Move the knob (1) horizontally or the case

(2) vertically to adjust the direction of air
flow as desired.
CAUTION
Prolonged exposure to hot air from
the heater or air conditioner could
result in low temperature burns. All
vehicle occupants, particularly chil-
dren, the elderly, those with special
needs, individuals with delicate skin,
and sleeping individuals, should
maintain sufficient distance from the
air outlets to prevent prolonged
exposure to hot airflow.
52SS5030E
1. Side outlet
2. Centre outlet
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Temperature selector with air condition-

Air Conditioning System ing switch (1) Maintenance
This is used to adjust the temperature.
Description of controls Also, this is used to turn on and off the air If you do not use the air conditioner for a
(1) (2) conditioning system by turning the selec- long period, such as during winter, it may
tor. To turn on the air conditioning system, not give the best performance when you
turn the selector to a position other than start using it again. To help maintain opti-
“OFF”. When this selector is in “OFF”, the mum performance and durability of your air
air conditioning system will not turn on. conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
Blower speed selector (2) month for one minute with the engine
This is used to turn on the blower and to idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
select blower speed. and helps protect the internal components.
NOTE: NOTE:
During operation of the air conditioner, you Your vehicle uses the air conditioning refrig-
may notice slight changes in engine erant HFC-134a, commonly called R-134a.
speed. These changes are normal, the R-134a replaced R-12 around 1993 for
system is designed so that the compressor automotive applications. Other refrigerants
turns on or off to maintain the desired tem- are available, including recycled R-12, but
perature. only R-134a should be used in your vehicle.
Less operation of the compressor results NOTICE
in better fuel economy.
52SS50030 Using the wrong refrigerant may
(1) Temperature selector with air condi- damage your air conditioning sys-
tioning switch tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
(2) Blower speed selector replace the R-134a with other refrig-
erants.
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Radio Antenna (if equipped) Installation of radio frequency Audio System (if equipped)
transmitters
Safety Information
NOTE:
When you intend to use Radio Frequency WARNING
(RF) transmitting equipment in your vehi-
cle, refer to “Installation of Radio Fre- If you pay too much attention to oper-
quency (RF) Transmitting Equipment” in ating the audio system or watching
the end of this book. the audio system display while driv-
ing, an accident can occur. If you set
NOTICE the sound volume too loud, it could
prevent you from being aware of road
Improper installation of mobile com- and traffic conditions.
munication equipment such as cellu- • Keep your eyes on the road and
lar telephones, CB (Citizen’s Band) your mind on the drive. Avoid pay-
52SS5014E radios or any other wireless transmit- ing too much attention to operating
The radio antenna can be inserted into the ters may cause electronic interfer- the audio system or watching the
body or pulled out. ence with your vehicle’s ignition audio system display.
system or any other electrical sys- • Familiarize yourself with the audio
NOTICE tems resulting in vehicle perfor- system controls and operation of
mance problems. Consult a SUZUKI the audio system before driving.
To avoid damage to the radio dealer or qualified service technician • Preset your favorite radio stations
antenna, insert the antenna into the for advice. before driving so that you can
body in below cases. quickly tune to them using the pre-
• Using an automatic car wash. sets.
• The antenna hits anything such as • Set the sound volume to a level
a low ceiling in a parking garage. that will allow you to continue to be
• Putting a car cover over your car. aware of surrounding road and traf-
fic conditions while driving.
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Getting Started
Basic Operations
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(6) (7) (8)

52SS50180
(1) “MUTE”
(2) “SRC” (source)/“OFF”
(3) “BAND/ ”
(4) Display window
(5) USB port
(6) “M.C.” (multi-control) dial
(7) “DISP” (display)/“DISP OFF”
(8) AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack)
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Frequently used operations
Purpose Operation
Press “SRC/OFF” to turn on the power.
Turn on the power
Press and hold “SRC/OFF” to turn off the power.
Turn the “M.C.” dial.
Adjust the volume Press “MUTE” to mute the unit. Press “MUTE” again or turn the “M.C.” dial to
unmute.
Select a source Press “SRC/OFF” repeatedly.
Press “DISP/DISP OFF” repeatedly.
Change the display information
Press and hold “DISP/DISP OFF” to turn off the display information.
Return to the previous display/list Press “BAND/ ”.
Return to the normal display from the menu Press and hold “BAND/ ”.
Display indication
Indication Description
Appears when a lower tier of the menu or folder exists.
Appears when the “ ” button is pressed.
Appears when the local seek tuning function is set (P.5-24).
Appears when a traffic program is received.
Appears when the TA (traffic announcements) function is set (P.5-24).
Appears when the sound retriever function is set (P.5-26).
Appears when random/shuffle play is set.
Appears when repeat play is set.
Appears when the iPod control function is set (P.5-17).
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Setup menu
When you turn the ignition switch to “ON” after installation, “SET UP :YES” appears in the display.
1) Press the “M.C.” dial.
The setup menu disappears after 30 seconds of no operation. If you prefer not to set at this time, turn the “M.C.” dial to select “NO”,
then press to confirm.
2) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select the options, then press to confirm.
To proceed to the next menu option, you need to confirm your selection.
Menu Item Description

“CLOCK SET” Set the clock.
3) “QUIT :YES” appears when all the settings have been made.
To return to the first item of the setup menu, turn the “M.C.” dial to select “QUIT :NO”, then press to confirm.
4) Press the “M.C.” dial to confirm the settings.
NOTE:
• You can cancel the menu setting by pressing “SRC/OFF”.
• These settings can be made at any time from the SYSTEM settings (P.5-28) and INITIAL settings (P.5-13).
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INITIAL settings
1) Press and hold “SRC/OFF” until the unit turns off.
2) Press the “M.C.” dial to display the main menu.
3) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select “INITIAL”, then press to confirm.
4) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select an option, then press to confirm.

“SP-P/O MODE”
“REAR/SUB.W” This function is not available for this vehicle.
“SUB.W/SUB.W” This function is not available for this vehicle.
“REAR/REAR” Select “REAR/REAR” for this vehicle.
“S/W UPDATE” Select to confirm the latest system information on the unit.
“SYSTEM INFO”
“SYSTEM UPDATE” This function is not available for this vehicle.
“SYSTEM RESET” Select “YES” to initialize the unit settings. The unit will be restarted automatically.
(Some of the settings may be retained even after resetting the unit.)
“YES”, “NO”
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To store stations manually

Radio 1) While receiving the station you want to USB/iPod/AUX
store, press and hold one of the number
Receiving preset stations buttons (“1/ ” to “6/ ”) until it stops Playing back
1) Press “SRC/OFF” to select “RADIO”. flashing. Disconnect headphones from the device
2) Press “BAND/ ” to select the band before connecting it to the unit.
from “FM1”, “FM2”, “FM3” or “AM”. Using PTY functions
3) Press a number button (“1/ ” to “6/ ”). The unit searches for a station by PTY USB devices (including Android™)/iPod
(program type) information. 1) Open the USB port cover.
NOTE: 2) Plug in the USB device/iPod using an
The “ / ” buttons can be also used to 1) Press “ ” during FM reception.
2) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select a program appropriate cable.
select a preset station when “SEEK” is set
to “PCH” in the FUNCTION settings (P.5- type from “NEWS/INFO”, “POPULAR”,
24). “CLASSICS” or “OTHERS”. CAUTION
3) Press the “M.C.” dial. Use a USB cable (commercially avail-
Best stations memory (BSM) The unit begins to search for a station. able) to connect the USB devices as
The six strongest stations are stored on When it is found, its program service any device connected directly to the
the number buttons (“1/ ” to “6/ ”). name is displayed. unit will protrude out from the unit,
1) After selecting the band, press the NOTE: which could be dangerous.
“M.C.” dial to display the main menu. • To cancel the search, press the “M.C.”
2) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select “FUNC- dial. NOTE:
TION”, then press to confirm. • The program of some stations may differ To automatically switch to “USB” source
3) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select “BSM”, from that indicated by the transmitted when a USB device/iPod is connected to
then press to confirm. PTY. the unit, set “USB AUTO” to “ON” in the
• If no station is broadcasting the type of SYSTEM settings (P.5-28).
To seek a station manually program you searched for, “NOT
1) After selecting the band, press “ / Before removing the device, stop play-
FOUND” is displayed for about two sec- back.
” to select a station. onds and then the tuner returns to the
Press and hold “ / ” then release original station.
to seek an available station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives
a station. To cancel seek tuning, press
“ / ”.
NOTE:
“SEEK” needs to be set to “MAN” in the
FUNCTION settings (P.5-24).
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AOA connections AUX

For details on AOA connection, see P.5-22. 1) Insert the stereo mini plug into the AUX
input jack.
MTP connection 2) Press “SRC/OFF” to select “AUX” as
A device installed with Android OS 4.0 or the source.
later can be connected to the unit via MTP,
NOTE:
using the cable supplied with the device.
If “AUX” is set to “OFF” in the SYSTEM
However, depending on the connected
settings, “AUX” cannot be selected as a
device and the numbers of the files in the
source (P.5-28).
device, audio files/songs may not be able
to be played back via MTP. Note that MTP
connection is not compatible with WAV file
formats, and cannot be used with the MIX-
TRAX function.
NOTE:
If you use an MTP connection, “ANDROID
WIRED” needs to be set to “MEMORY” in
the SYSTEM settings (P.5-28).
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Operations
You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (P.5-24).
Note that the following operations do not work for an AUX device. To operate an AUX device, use the device itself.
Purpose Operation
*1
Select a folder/album Press “1/ ” or “2/ ”.
Select a track/song (chapter) Press “ ” or “ ”.
Fast forward or reverse*2 Press and hold “ ” or “ ”.
Search for a file from a list 1) Press “ ” to display the list.
2) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select the desired file (folder) name or category, then press
to confirm.
3) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select the desired file, then press to confirm.
Playback starts.
View a list of the files in the selected folder/ Press the “M.C.” dial when a folder/category is selected.
category*1
Play a song in the selected folder/category*1 Press and hold the “M.C.” dial when a folder/category is selected.
Alphabetical search (iPod only) 1) Press “ ” to display the list.
2) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select the desired category list, then press “ ” to enter the
alphabetical search mode.
(Turning the “M.C.” dial twice also enters the alphabetical search mode.)
3) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select a letter, then press to display the alphabetical list.
4) To cancel alphabetical search, press “BAND/ ”.
Repeat play Press “6/ ”.
Random/shuffle play Press “5/ ”.
Shuffle all play (iPod only) Press and hold “5/ ”.
Pause/resume playback Press “4/PAUSE”.
Return to root folder (USB only)*1 Press and hold “ ”.
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Purpose Operation
Change drives in USB device Press “BAND/ ”.
(Devices that support the USB mass storage
device class protocol only)
*1 Compressed audio files only
*2 When you use the fast forward or reverse function while playing a VBR file, the playback time may be not correct.
Useful functions for iPod iPod control NOTE:

You can control the unit via a connected • Switching the control mode to “CON-
Link play mode iPod. TROL iPod” pauses song playback. Use
You can access songs based on the artist, The following iPod models are not compat- the connected iPod to resume playback.
album, or genre currently playing. ible with this function. • The following operations are still acces-
1) While listening to a song, press and – iPod nano 1st generation, iPod with sible from the unit, even if the control
hold “ ” to enter the link play mode. video mode is set to “CONTROL iPod”.
2) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select the mode – Pause, fast forward/reverse, song/
(“ARTIST”, “ALBUM”, “GENRE”), then 1) Press “BAND/ ” during playback, chapter selection
press to confirm. then select the control mode. • The volume can only be adjusted from
[CONTROL iPod]: The unit’s iPod func- the unit.
The selected song/album will be played tion can be operated from the con-
after the currently playing song. nected iPod.
NOTE: [CONTROL AUDIO]: The unit’s iPod
The selected song/album may be canceled function can only be operated by the
if you use functions other than those from buttons on the unit. In this mode, the
the link play mode (e.g. fast forward and connected iPod cannot be turned on or
reverse). off.
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About MIXTRAX (USB/iPod only) NOTE:

The MIXTRAX function creates a non-stop App Mode PIONEER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY
mix of your music library. For details on THIRD PARTY APPS OR CONTENT,
MIXTRAX settings, see P.5-29. You can enjoy listening to an application INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
on an iPhone via the unit. In some cases, THEIR ACCURACY OR COMPLETE-
NOTE: you can control an application by using the NESS. THE CONTENT AND FUNCTION-
• This function is not compatible with an unit. ALITY OF SUCH APPS ARE THE SOLE
Android device connected via MTP. For details on compatible devices, visit RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APP PRO-
• When USB is selected as a source and Pioneer website. VIDER.
the MIXTRAX function is in use, the
sound retriever function is disabled. Important information
• Depending on the file/song, sound Use of third party apps may involve or Playback of an application via the
effects may not be available. require the provision of personally identifi- unit
able information, whether through the cre- 1) Connect this unit with the mobile
1) Press “3/MIX” to turn MIXTRAX on/off. ation of a user account or otherwise, and device.
for certain applications, the provision of •iPhone via USB (P.5-14)
geolocation data. 2) Press “SRC/OFF” to select “APP”.
ALL THIRD PARTY APPS ARE THE 3) Operate the mobile device to start up
SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRO- the application.
VIDERS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA-
TION COLLECTION AND SECURITY OF
USER DATA AND PRIVACY PRACTICES.
BY ACCESSING THIRD PARTY APPS,
YOU AGREE TO REVIEW THE TERMS
OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICIES
OF THE PROVIDERS. IF YOU DO NOT
AGREE WITH THE TERMS OR POLICIES
OF ANY PROVIDER OR DO NOT CON-
SENT TO THE USE OF GEOLOCATION
DATA WHERE APPLICABLE, DO NOT
USE THAT THIRD PARTY APP.
For iPhone users
This function is compatible with iPhone
and iPod touch installed with iOS 5.0 or
later.
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Basic operations
Purpose Operation
Select a track Press “ ” or “ ”.
Fast forward or reverse Press and hold “ ” or “ ”.
Pause/resume playback Press “BAND/ ”.
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Listening to Spotify
Spotify® Update the firmware of the Spotify applica-
tion to the latest version before use.
(This audio system is only compatible with 1) Connect this unit with the mobile
Spotify installed on iPhone.) device.
Spotify is a music streaming distribution • iPhone via USB (P.5-14)
service not affiliated with SUZUKI. 2) Press “SRC/OFF” to select “SPOTIFY”.
More information is available at http:// 3) Launch the Spotify application on the
www.spotify.com. mobile device and start playback.
The Spotify application is available for
compatible smartphones, please visit
https://support.spotify.com/ for the latest
compatibility information.
To enjoy Spotify as you drive, first down-
load the Spotify app to your iPhone.
You can download it on the iTunes App
Store. Choose a free account or a paid
Premium account, either in the app or at
spotify.com. A Premium account gives you
more features, such us offline listening.
Important information
• This product incorporates Spotify soft-
ware which is subject to 3rd party
licenses found here: www.spotify.com/
connect/third-party-licenses.
• For information on the countries and
regions where Spotify can be used, take
a look at https://www.spotify.com/us/
select-your-country/.
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Basic operations
NOTE:
The available operations may vary according to the type of contents (track/album/artist/playlist/radio) you want to play.
Purpose Operation
Skip a track Press “ ” or “ ”.
Search for a file from a list 1) Press “ ” (list) to display the list.
2) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select the desired category, then press to confirm.
3) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select the desired file, then press to confirm.
Playback starts.
Thumbs Up (Only for radio) Press “1/ ”.
Thumbs Down (Only for radio) Press “2/ ”.
Random/shuffle play Press “5/ ”.
Repeat play Press “6/ ”.
Start a radio channel based on the song cur- 1) Press and hold “ ” (list) to start a radio.
rently being played. 2) Press the “M.C.” dial.
• This function may not be available depending on the selected song.
Store the information about the song currently 1) Press and hold “3/MIX”.
being played. “SAVE/UNSAVE” appears.
Remove the song information stored. 2) Press the “M.C.” dial.
NOTE:
Some functions of Spotify may not be operated from the unit.
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NOTE: 6) Press “SRC/OFF” to select any source.

Using Pioneer ARC APP Some Android devices connected via AOA 7) Launch Pioneer ARC APP on the mobile
2.0 may not work properly or emit sounds device.
You can operate the unit from Pioneer due to their own software design, regard-
ARC APP installed on an iPhone/Android less of the OS version. NOTE:
device. In some cases, you can control You can also launch the application by
aspects of the application, such as source pressing and holding the “M.C.” dial for
Making a connection with Pioneer iPhone.
selection, pause, etc., by using the unit.
For details on what operations are avail-
ARC APP
1) Connect this unit with the mobile
able on the application, see the applica- device.
tion’s help section. • iPhone/Android device via USB (P.5-
For details on compatible devices, visit 14)
Pioneer website. Proceed to step 6) if you select the
USB connection for iPhone.
WARNING
2) Press the “M.C.” dial to display the
Do not attempt to operate the appli- main menu.
cation while driving. Make sure to 3) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select “SYS-
pull off the road and park your vehi- TEM”, then press to confirm.
cle in a safe location before attempt- 4) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select “ANDROID
ing to use the controls on the WIRED”, then press to confirm.
application. 5) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select “APP
CONTROL” for an Android device con-
For iPhone users nected via USB.
This function is compatible with iPhone • If “ON” is selected in “P.APP AUTO
(iPhone 5 or later) and iPod touch installed ON” (P.5-28), Pioneer ARC APP on
with iOS 8.0 or later. the Android device starts automati-
You can download Pioneer ARC APP on cally, and all the steps are finished.
iTunes App Store.
NOTE:
For Android device users If Pioneer ARC APP has not been installed
This function is compatible with devices on your Android device yet, a message
that have Android OS 4.1 or later installed that prompts you to install the application
and also support AOA (Android Open will appear on your Android device. Select
Accessory) 2.0. “OFF” in “P.APP AUTO ON” to clear the
You can download Pioneer ARC APP on message (P.5-28).
Google Play™.
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Listening to music on Android

Press “SRC/OFF” to select “ANDROID”.
Basic operations
Purpose Operation
Select a track Press “ ” or “ ”.
Fast forward or reverse Press and hold “ ” or “ ”.
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Settings
You can adjust various settings in the main menu.
1) Press the “M.C.” dial to display the main menu.
2) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select one of the categories below, then press to confirm.
• FUNCTION settings (P.5-24)
• AUDIO settings (P.5-26)
• SYSTEM settings (P.5-28)
• ILLUMINATION settings (P.5-29)
• MIXTRAX settings (P.5-29)
3) Turn the “M.C.” dial to select the options, then press to confirm.
FUNCTION settings
The menu items vary according to the source.

“BSM”
Store the six strongest stations on the number buttons (“1/ ” to “6/ ”) automatically.
“REGIONAL”
“ON”, “OFF” Limit the reception to the specific regional programs when AF (alternative frequencies
search) is selected. (Available only when FM band is selected.)
“LOCAL”
FM: “OFF”, “LV1”, “LV2”, “LV3”, “LV4”
Restrict the tuning station according to the signal strength.
AM: “OFF”, “LV1”, “LV2”, “LV3”
“TA”
“ON”, “OFF” Receive current traffic information if available. (Available only when FM band is
selected.)
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“AF”
“ON”, “OFF” Allow the unit to retune to a different frequency providing the same station. (Available
only when FM band is selected.)
“NEWS”
“ON”, “OFF” Interrupt the currently selected source with news programs. (Available only when FM
band is selected.)
“ALARM”
“ON”, “OFF” Interrupt the currently selected source with emergency announcements. Select “OFF”
to disable this function.
“SEEK”
“MAN”, “PCH” Assign “ ” or “ ” buttons to seek the stations one by one (manual tuning) or select
a station from the preset channels.
“SAVE”
Store the information about the song currently being played to your music list on Spo-
tify.
“UNSAVE”
Remove the song information stored in “SAVE”.
“S.RTRV”
“1” (effective for Enhance compressed audio and restore rich sound. (Not available when USB is
low compression rates), selected as a source and the MIXTRAX function is set to on.)
“2” (effective for
high compression rates),
“OFF”
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“AUDIO BOOK”
“FASTER”, “NORMAL”, “SLOWER” Change the playback speed. (Not available when “CONTROL iPod” is selected in the
control mode.)
“PAUSE”
Pause or resume playback.
AUDIO settings
“FADER”*1
Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
“BALANCE”
Adjust the left and right speaker balance.
“EQ SETTING”
“SUPER BASS”, “POWERFUL”, “NAT- Select or customize the equalizer curve.
URAL”, “VOCAL”, “CUSTOM1”, “CUS- “CUSTOM1” can be set separately for each source. However, each of the below com-
TOM2”, “FLAT” binations are set to the same setting automatically.
• USB, iPod, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, and APP (iPhone)
Select an equalizer band and level for
“CUSTOM2” is a shared setting used for all sources.
further customizing.
Equalizer band: “80HZ”, “250HZ”,
“800HZ”, “2.5KHZ”, “8KHZ”
Equalizer level: “+6” to “–6”
*1 When “FADER” is adjusted to the rear position, the sound from the speakers does not come out as there are no rear speakers on this
vehicle.
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“LOUDNESS”
“OFF”, “LOW”, “MID”, “HI” Compensate for clear sound at low volume.
“BASS BOOST”
“0” to “+6” Select the bass boost level.
“HPF SETTING”
Cut-off frequency: “OFF”, “50HZ”, Only frequencies higher than the high-pass filter (HPF) cutoff are output from the
“63HZ”, “80HZ”, “100HZ”, “125HZ”, speakers.
“160HZ”, “200HZ”
Slope level: “–12”, “–24”
“SLA”
“+4” to “–4” Adjust the volume level for each source except FM.
Each of the below combinations are set to the same setting automatically.
• USB, iPod, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, and APP (iPhone)
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SYSTEM settings
You can also access to these menus when the unit is turned off.

“CLOCK SET”
Set the clock (P.5-12).
“12H/24H”
“12H”, “24H” Select the time notation.
“AUTO PI”
“ON”, “OFF” Search for a different station with the same programming, even if using a preset sta-
tion.
“AUX”
“ON”, “OFF” Set to “ON” when using an auxiliary device connected to the unit.
“SPOTIFY”
“ON”, “OFF” Set to “ON” when using the Spotify function.
“ANDROID WIRED”
“MEMORY”, “APP CONTROL” Select the appropriate connection method for an Android device.
“P.APP AUTO ON”
“ON”, “OFF” Select “ON” to automatically launch Pioneer ARC APP when an Android device is con-
nected to the unit via AOA. (Not available when “MEMORY” is selected in “ANDROID
WIRED”.)
“USB AUTO”
“ON”, “OFF” Select “ON” to automatically switch to “USB” source when a USB device/iPod is con-
nected to the unit.
Select “OFF” when a USB device/iPod is being connected to the unit just for charging.
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ILLUMINATION settings
“DIM SETTING”
“SYNC ILLUMI”, “SYNC CLOCK”,
Change the display brightness.
“MANUAL”
“BRIGHTNESS”
“1” to “10” Change the display brightness.
The available setting ranges differ depending on “DIM SETTING”.
MIXTRAX settings
“SHORT PLAYBCK”
“1.0 MIN”, “1.5 MIN”, “2.0 MIN”, Select the length of the playback time.
“2.5 MIN”, “3.0 MIN”, “OFF”
“MIX PATTERN”
“SOUND LEVEL” Change the MIXTRAX special effects according to the audio level.
The mix pattern changes according to the sound level.
“LOW PASS” The mix pattern changes according to the bass level.
“RANDOM” The mix pattern changes randomly according to the sound level mode and low pass
mode.
“DISPLAY FX”
“ON”, “OFF” Set the MIXTRAX special effects on/off.
“CUT IN FX”
“ON”, “OFF” Turn the MIXTRAX sound effects on/off while manually changing the tracks.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Possible solution

The display automatically returns to the No operations have been made for about
Perform an operation.
normal display. 30 seconds.
Depending on the repeat play range, the
The repeat play range changes unex- selected range may change when
Select the repeat play range again.
pectedly. another folder or track is being selected
or during fast forwarding/reversing.
Subfolders cannot be played when “FLD”
A subfolder is not played back. Select another repeat play range.
(folder repeat) is selected.
You are using a device, such as a cellular Move electrical devices that may be
The sound is intermittent. phone, that may cause audible interfer- causing the interference away from the
ence. unit.
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Error messages
Display Possible cause Possible solution
Common
• This unit fails to operate or the speaker Turn the ignition switch “OFF” and back
“AMP ERROR” connection is incorrect.
• The protective circuit is activated. to “ON” again.
Switch the display or play another track/

“NO XXXX” (“NO TITLE”, for example) There is no embedded text information.
file.
USB device/iPod
Sometimes there is a delay between the
Wait until the message disappears and
“FORMAT READ” start of playback and when you start to
you hear sound.
hear any sound.
Transfer the audio files to the USB device
There are no songs.
and connect.
“NO AUDIO”
The connected USB device has security Follow the USB device instructions to dis-
enabled. able the security.
The connected USB device contains
“SKIPPED” The protected files are skipped.
DRM protected files.
All the files on the connected USB device
“PROTECT” Replace the USB device.
are embedded with DRM.
The connected USB device is not sup- Disconnect your device and replace it
“N/A USB”
ported by this unit. with a compatible USB device.
The USB device connected via a USB Connect the USB device directly to this
“HUB ERROR”
hub is not supported by this unit. unit using a USB cable.
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Check that the USB connector or USB
The USB connector or USB cable has
cable is not caught in something or dam-
short-circuited.
aged.
Disconnect the USB device and do not
The connected USB device consumes use it. Turn the ignition switch “OFF” and
more than maximum allowable current. back to “ACC” or “ON”. Connect only
“CHECK USB”
compliant USB devices.
Make sure the connection cable for the
iPod has not shorted out (e.g., not caught
The iPod operates correctly but does not
in metal objects). After checking, turn the
charge.
ignition switch “OFF” and back to “ON”, or
disconnect the iPod and reconnect.
Perform one of the following operations,
then return to the USB source.
Communication failed. • Turn the ignition switch “OFF” and back
to “ON”.
“ERROR-19” • Disconnect the USB device.
• Change to a different source.
Disconnect the cable from the iPod. Once
iPod failure. the iPod main menu is displayed, recon-
nect the iPod and reset it.
Format the USB device with FAT12,
“ERROR-23” USB device was not formatted properly.
FAT16 or FAT32.
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The iPod firmware version is old. Update the iPod version.
“ERROR-16” Disconnect the cable from the iPod. Once

iPod failure. the iPod main menu is displayed, recon-
nect the iPod and reset it.
“STOP” There are no songs in the current list. Select a list that contains songs.
“NOT FOUND” No related songs. Transfer songs to the iPod.
APP
The application has not started running Operate the mobile device to start up the
“START UP APP”
yet. application.
Spotify
Connection to the Spotify application Follow the instructions that appear on the
“CHECK APP”
failed. screen.
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Handling guidelines Compressed audio compatibility File extension .wma

USB storage device • Only the first 32 characters can be dis-
• Connections via USB hubs are not sup- played as a file name (including the file Windows Media™ Not compatible
ported. extension) or a folder name. Audio Professional,
• Firmly secure the USB storage device • The unit may not work properly depend- Lossless, Voice/
before driving. Do not let the USB storing on the application used to encode DRM Stream/
age device fall onto the floor, where it WMA files. Stream with video
may become jammed under the brake or • There may be a slight delay at the start
accelerator pedal. of the playback of audio files embedded MP3 files
• Depending on the USB storage device, with image data, or audio files stored on
the following problems may occur. a USB device with numerous folder hier- File extension .mp3
– Operations may vary. archies.
– The storage device may not be recog- Bit rate 8 kbps to 320 kbps
nized. CAUTION (CBR), VBR
– Files may not be played back properly.
– The device may cause audible inter- • SUZUKI cannot guarantee compati- Sampling 8 kHz to 48 kHz (32
ference when you are listening to the bility with all USB mass storage frequency kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48
radio. devices, and assumes no responsi-
kHz for emphasis)
bility for any loss of data on media
iPod players, smartphones, or other Compatible 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3,
• Do not leave the iPod in places with high devices while using this product. ID3 tag version 2.4 (ID3 tag Version
temperatures. • Do not leave discs or a USB stor- 2.x is given priority
• Firmly secure the iPod when driving. Do age device in any place that is sub-
ject to high temperatures. over Version 1.x.)
not let the iPod fall onto the floor, where
it may become jammed under the brake M3u playlist Not compatible
or accelerator pedal. WMA files MP3i (MP3 Not compatible
• The settings of the iPod such as the
equalizer and repeat play are changed interactive),
File extension .wma
automatically when the iPod is con- mp3 PRO
nected to the unit. Once the iPod is dis- Bit rate 48 kbps to 320 kbps
connected, those settings will return to (CBR), 48 kbps to
the original settings. 384 kbps (VBR)
• Incompatible text saved on the iPod will
not be displayed by the unit. Sampling 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
frequency 48 kHz
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WAV files iPod compatibility

• WAV file formats cannot be connected
This unit supports only the following iPod
CAUTION
via MTP.
models. Supported iPod software versions SUZUKI accepts no responsibility for
File extension .wav are shown below. Older versions may not data lost on the iPod, even if that data
be supported. is lost while this unit is used.
Quantization bits 8 and 16 (LPCM), 4 Made for
(MSADPCM) • iPod touch (1st through 6th generation)
Sampling 16 kHz to 48 kHz • iPod classic
• iPod with video
frequency (LPCM), 22.05 kHz
• iPod nano (1st through 7th generation)
and 44.1 kHz (MS • iPhone 6s
ADPCM) • iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 6
USB device • iPhone 6 Plus
• There may be a slight delay when start- • iPhone 5s
ing playback of audio files on a USB • iPhone 5c
storage device with numerous folder • iPhone 5
hierarchies. • iPhone 4s
• iPhone 4
Playable folder hier- Up to eight tiers (A • iPhone 3GS
archy practical hierarchy • iPhone 3G
is less than two • iPhone
tiers.)
– Operations may vary depending on
Playable folders Up to 500 the generation and/or software version
of the iPod.
Playable files Up to 15 000 – Users of iPod with the Lightning Con-
Playback of Not compatible nector should use the Lightning to
USB Cable (supplied with iPod).
copyright-protected
– Refer to the iPod manuals for informa-
files tion about the file/format compatibility.
Partitioned Only the first parti- – Audiobook, Podcast: Compatible
USB device tion can be played.
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Sequence of audio files Copyright and trademark Apple is not responsible for the operation
of this device or its compliance with safety
The user cannot assign folder numbers iTunes and regulatory standards.
and specify playback sequences with this Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Please note that the use of this accessory
unit. Sequence of audio file depends on Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun- with an Apple product may affect wireless
the connected device. tries. performance.
Note that the hidden files in a USB device
cannot be played back. WMA Android & Google Play
Windows Media is either a registered Android, Google Play, and the Google Play
Example of a hierarchy trademark or trademark of Microsoft Cor- logo are trademarks of Google Inc.
poration in the United States and/or other
countries. MIXTRAX
Folder This product includes technology owned MIXTRAX is a trademark of the PIONEER
Compressed by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be CORPORATION.
used or distributed without a license from Spotify®
audio file
Microsoft Licensing, Inc.
iPod & iPhone
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SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among

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the registered trademarks of Spotify AB.
Apple, iPhone, and Lightning are trade- Compatible mobile digital devices and pre-
01 to 05: Folder number marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. mium subscription required, where avail-
(1) to (6): Playback sequence and other countries. able, see https://www.spotify.com.
Use of the Made for Apple badge means
that an accessory has been designed to
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connect specifically to the Apple product(s)
identified in the badge, and has been certi-
fied by the developer to meet Apple perfor-
mance standards.
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Fuel Filler Cap

(2)
(1)
Open Close
77PS047
77PS031
NOTE:
To remove the fuel filler cap: The cap holder (1) holds the fuel filler cap
1) Open the cover on the cap. Insert the by hooking the hook (2) when refueling.
52SS50050
key into the key hole of the cap
securely and then turn it counterclock- To install the fuel filler cap:
The fuel filler cap is located on the right
wise to unlock. 1) Hold the upper portion of the cap
side of the vehicle.
2) Remove the key. securely and turn the cap clockwise
3) Remove the cap by holding the upper until you hear several clicks.
portion of the cap securely and turning 2) Open the cover on the cap. Insert the
it counterclockwise. key into the key hole of the cap
securely and then turn the cap clock-
LOCK
CAUTION wise to lock.
3) Remove the key.
Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The
UNLOCK 4) Make sure you hear several clicks
fuel may be under pressure and may
when turning the cap counterclockwise.
spray out, causing injury.
The clicks mean that the cap is locked.
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WARNING Engine Compartment
• Fuel is extremely flammable. Do
not smoke when refueling, and
make sure there are no open
flames or sparks in the area. (2)
• If you need to replace the fuel cap, (1) (4)
use a genuine SUZUKI cap. Use of
an improper cap can result in a
malfunction of the fuel system or
emission control system. It may
also result in fuel leakage in the
event of an accident.
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To open the engine compartment: (5)

1) Raise the driver’s seat belt buckle (1) to (3)
the seatback position. Store the pas-
senger’s seat belt buckle (2) as shown
52SS5015E
in the illustration.
2) For the driver’s seat, slide the seat to
the most rearward position.
CAUTION
When you slide the driver’s seat rear-
ward, push the seatback.
If you hold the seatback top, your
hand could be pinched between the
seatback and wall, which may result
in personal injury.
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Right hand drive vehicle Driver’s side
(8)
(11) (10)
(7)
(4)
(9)
(6)
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• To unhook the lock handle, pull the Passenger’s side
“PULL” part (6) and unhook the ring (7)
(5) from the hook (8).
• To lock the lock handle, put the ring (7) (11)
(3) on the hook (8) and then push the
“PUSH” part (9). (10)
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3) For the driver’s seat, pull the lock lever

(3) forward to fold the seatback.
4) Raise the carpet (4) and then unhook
the lock handles (5) on the front end of
each seat.
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5) Raise the seat and hook the strap

attached on the back wall to the hook
(10). The hook (11) is not used.
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NOTICE WARNING Sun Visor (if equipped)

Do not hook the strap to the driver’s Store the straps in place behind the
seat position adjustment lever or do passenger’s seat back. If an occu-
not apply undue force to the seats pant’s body gets caught by the
when the seats are hooked being straps, there is a risk of serious
hooked by the straps. Doing so could injury such as suffocation. If this
break the straps, hooks and/or the happens, cut the straps with scis-
driver’s seat position adjustment sors.
lever.
• To close the engine compartment, take CAUTION

reverse order in which you open it. • When closing the engine compart-
• After closing, try to move the seats to ment, be careful that the seats do
ensure that it is securely latched. not pinch your hands or the
• Store the straps in place behind the driver’s seat belt buckle, or hit your
driver’s and the passenger’s seat back body. 79J161
as shown in the illustration. • Do not rapidly close the seats by The sun visor can be pulled down to block
releasing your hands halfway etc. glare coming through the windshield, or
Slowly close the seats, supporting they can be unhooked and turned to the
them by your hands. Otherwise, side to block glare coming through the side
you may get injured, or the seats or window.
the other pats may be damaged.
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Interior Light Accessory Socket NOTICE

(if equipped) • Use of inappropriate electrical
accessories can cause damage to
your vehicle’s electrical system.
Check that any electrical accesso-
ries you use are designed to plug
into this type of socket.
• Check that the cap remains on the
(2) (1) socket when the socket is not in
use.
• When the ignition switch is in
“LOCK” position during using the
accessory socket, unexpected situ-
ation may occur; the audio or navi-
gation system does not turn off.
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If this occurs, disconnect the item
from the accessory socket and
This light switch has two positions which 52SS50120 check whether the electrical equip-
function as described below: ments work properly.
The accessory socket will work when the
ON (1) ignition switch is in “ACC” or “ON” position. If the problem persists, ask an
The light comes on and stays on. This socket can be used to provide 12 volt/ authorized SUZUKI dealer to have
120 watt/10 ampere power for electrical the system inspected.
OFF (2) accessories.
The light remains off.
WARNING
If you pay too much attention to oper-
ating the accessory socket while
driving, an accident can occur.
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Ride-in Assist Grip Cup Holder and Storage Area
Left hand drive vehicle (1)
(2) (3)
(5)
(4)
(5)
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Ride-in assist grip provides solid support
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for the driver and passenger when entering
or exiting the vehicle. (1) (1) Cup holder
(2) Instrument panel upper box
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(3) Instrument panel lower box
(1) Cup holder (4) Instrument panel centre box
(2) Instrument panel upper box (vehicle (5) Small storage boxes (for vehicles
without supplemental restraint sys- without air conditioning system)
tem)
(3) Instrument panel lower box
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Cup Holder (1) WARNING WARNING

(Continued) • Do not place any objects which
• Be careful not to spill liquid or may fall out from this box when the
insert any foreign materials into the vehicle is moving.
moving part of the gearshift lever, Failure to take the precaution may
or any electrical components. Liq- result in an object interfering with
uid or foreign materials may dam- the pedals and causing a loss of
age these parts. vehicle control or an accident.
• If you spill, or drop liquid acciden- • Do not leave cigarette lighters or
tally, have your vehicle inspected spray cans in this box. If a cigarette
by a SUZUKI dealer. lighter or spray can is in a place
(1) such as this box, it may light acci-
dentally when luggage is loaded,
Instrument Panel Upper Box (2) causing a fire.
52SS5013E (for Vehicles without Supplemental
Restraint System) / Instrument
WARNING Panel Lower Box (3)
Failure to take the precautions listed
below could cause personal injury or (2)
vehicle damage.
• Be careful when you are using the
cup holder to hold a cup containing
hot liquid. Spilling out hot liquid
can cause burn injury.
• Do not use the cup holder to hold
sharp-edged, hard, or breakable
objects. Objects in the cup holder
may be thrown about during a sud- (3)
den stop or impact, and could
cause personal injury.
(Continued)
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Use this box for keeping small items.
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Passenger’s side (Right hand drive

Instrument Panel Centre Box (4) WARNING vehicle)
For vehicles without air conditioning • Do not place any objects which (5)
system (Right hand drive vehicle) may fall out from this box when the
vehicle is moving.
Failure to take the precaution may
result in an object interfering with
the pedals and causing a loss of
vehicle control or an accident.
• Do not leave cigarette lighters or
spray cans in this box. If a cigarette
lighter or spray can is in a place
such as this box, it may light acci-
(4) dentally when luggage is loaded,
causing a fire.
52SS5028E
52SS5027E
Use these boxes (5) for keeping small
Small Storage Boxes (5) (for Vehicles items.
For vehicles with air conditioning sys- without Air Conditioning System)
tem (Right hand drive vehicle) WARNING
Driver’s side (Right hand drive vehicle)
• Do not place any objects which
(5) may fall out from this box when the
vehicle is moving.
Failure to take the precaution may
result in an object interfering with
the pedals and causing a loss of
vehicle control or an accident.
• Do not leave cigarette lighters or
(4) spray cans in this box. If a cigarette
lighter or spray can is in a place
such as this box, it may light acci-
dentally when luggage is loaded,
52SS5029E causing a fire.
Use this box for keeping small items.
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Frame Hook Front NOTICE

It is not recommended that you use the When you use the frame hook (1),
frame hook for towing another vehicle. avoid the driving that gives signifi-
They were originally designed to tow your cant physical shock on hook. Such
vehicle in emergency situation. operation can damage the hook, or
If your vehicle needs to be towed in an the vehicle body. Do not suddenly
emergency, refer to “Towing your vehicle accelerate.
in “EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.
WARNING
Observe the following instructions
when using frame hook. The frame
hook or vehicle body may break and
cause serious injury or damage:
• Do not use the frame hook for tow-
ing another vehicle.
• Avoid pulling the vehicle to get out
of severe snowy, muddy or sandy
conditions, sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which could (2)
cause excessive stress on the
frame hook.
52SS50170
In such case, we recommend that The hook (2) is provided for trailer or sea
you contact a professional service. shipping purposes only.
(1)
NOTICE
52SS50160
Do not use the hook (2) in emergency
situation. If you use this hook (2), the
hook or the vehicle may be damaged.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule ....................................................... 6-2
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................ 6-3
Maintenance Recommended under
Severe Driving Conditions ................................................. 6-7
Drive Belt ............................................................................. 6-12
Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................... 6-12
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 6-16
Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 6-18
Spark Plugs ......................................................................... 6-19
Gear Oil ................................................................................ 6-20 6
Clutch ................................................................................... 6-22
Brakes .................................................................................. 6-22
Steering Wheel .................................................................... 6-26
Tyres ..................................................................................... 6-26
Battery .................................................................................. 6-29
Fuses .................................................................................... 6-31
60G410
Headlight Aiming ................................................................. 6-36
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 6-36
Wiper Blades ....................................................................... 6-43
Windshield Washer Fluid ................................................... 6-46
Air Conditioning System (if equipped) .............................. 6-46
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WARNING WARNING
• When the engine is running, keep • Be careful not to cause accidental
hands, clothing, tools, and other short circuits between the positive
objects away from the fan and drive and negative battery terminals.
belt. Even though the fan may not • Keep used oil, coolant, and other
60B128S
be moving, it can automatically fluids away from children and pets.
turn on without warning. Dispose of used fluids properly;
WARNING • When it is necessary to perform never pour them on the ground,
service work with the engine run- into sewers, etc.
Take extreme care when working on ning, make sure that the parking
your vehicle to prevent accidental brake is set fully and the transmis-
injury. Carefully observe the follow-
ing precautions: sion is in “N” (Neutral).
• To prevent damage or unintended • Do not touch ignition wires or other
activation of the airbag system (if ignition system parts when starting
equipped), be sure that the battery is the engine or when the engine is
disconnected and the ignition running, or you could receive an
switch has been in “LOCK” position electric shock.
before performing any electrical ser- • Be careful not to touch a hot
vice work on your SUZUKI vehicle. engine, exhaust manifold and
Do not touch airbag system compo- pipes, muffler, radiator and water
nents, or wires. hoses.
The wires are wrapped with yellow • Do not allow smoking, sparks, or
tape or yellow tubing, and the cou- flames around fuel or the battery.
plers are yellow for easy identifica- Flammable fumes are present.
tion. • Do not get under your vehicle if it is
• Do not leave the engine running in supported only with the portable
garages or other confined areas. jack provided in your vehicle.
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Maintenance Schedule NOTICE

Whenever it becomes necessary to
The following table shows the times when replace parts on your vehicle, it is
you should perform regular maintenance recommended that you use genuine
on your vehicle. This table shows in miles, SUZUKI replacement parts or their
kilometers and months when you should equivalent.
perform inspections, adjustments, lubrica-
tion and other services. These intervals
should be shortened if driving is usually
done under severe conditions (refer to
“Maintenance Recommended under
Severe Driving Conditions”).
WARNING
SUZUKI recommends that mainte-
nance on items marked with an aster-
isk (*) be performed by a SUZUKI
dealer or a qualified workshop. If you
are qualified, you may perform main-
tenance on the unmarked items by
referring to the instructions in this
section. If you are not sure whether
you can successfully complete any of
the unmarked maintenance jobs, ask
a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
shop to do the maintenance for you.
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Periodic Maintenance Schedule
“R” : Replace or Change

“I” : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary
NOTE:
This table shows the service schedule up to 180000 km (108000 miles). Beyond 180000 km (108000 miles), perform the same services
at the same intervals shown in the chart.
km (x1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer miles (x1000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
reading or months, whichever comes first.
months 12 24 36 48 60 72
ENGINE
*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement I I I I R I
*1-2. Valve clearance – I – I – I
1-3. Engine oil and engine oil filter R R R R R R
1-4. Engine coolant – – R – – R
*1-5. Exhaust system (except catalyst) – I – I – I
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs
When unleaded fuel is used Nickel plugs – – R – – R
When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Severe Driving Condition” schedule.
FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element Paved-road I I R I I R
Dusty condition Refer to “Severe Driving Condition” schedule.
*3-2. Fuel lines – I – I – I
*3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles).
*3-4. Fuel tank – – I – – I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
*4-1. PCV valve – – – – – I
*4-2. Fuel evaporative emission control system – – – – – I
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km (x1000) 105 120 135 150 165 180

months 84 96 108 120 132 144
ENGINE
*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement I I I R I I
*1-2. Valve clearance – I – I – I
1-4. Engine coolant – – R – – R
*1-5. Exhaust system (except catalyst) – I – I – I
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs
When unleaded fuel is used Nickel plugs – – R – – R
When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Severe Driving Condition” schedule.
FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element Paved-road I I R I I R
Dusty condition Refer to “Severe Driving Condition” schedule.
*3-2. Fuel lines – I – I – I
*3-4. Fuel tank – – I – – I
*4-1. PCV valve – – – – – I
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km (x1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
months 12 24 36 48 60 72
BRAKE
*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) I I I I I I
Brake drums and shoes (rear) – I – I – I
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes – I – I – I
5-3. Brake fluid – R – R – R
*5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) I I I I I I
5-5. Parking brake lever and cable Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only) I – – – – –
CHASSIS AND BODY
*6-1. Clutch pedal I I I I I I
6-2. Tyres/Wheels I I I I I I
*6-3. Wheel bearings – I – I – I
*6-4. Propeller shafts – – I – – I
*6-5. Suspension system – I – I – I
*6-6. Steering system – I – I – I
*6-7. Manual transmission oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-90” I – R – – R
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-90” I – R – – R
6-8. Rear differential oil R – I – I –
6-9. All latches, hinges and locks – I – I – I
WARNING
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop for assistance.
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km (x1000) 105 120 135 150 165 180

months 84 96 108 120 132 144
BRAKE
Brake drums and shoes (rear) – I – I – I
5-3. Brake fluid – R – R – R
*5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) I I I I I I
5-5. Parking brake lever and cable Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only) – – – – – –
CHASSIS AND BODY
*6-1. Clutch pedal I I I I I I
6-2. Tyres/Wheels I I I I I I
*6-4. Propeller shafts – – I – – I
*6-5. Suspension system – I – I – I
*6-6. Steering system – I – I – I
*6-7. Manual transmission oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-90” – – R – – R
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-90” – – R – – R
6-8. Rear differential oil I – I – I –
6-9. All latches, hinges and locks – I – I – I
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Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions

Follow this schedule if your vehicle is mainly operated under one or more of the following conditions:
• When most trips are less than 6 km (4 miles).
• When most trips are less than 16 km (10 miles) and outside temperature remains below freezing.
• Idling and/or low-speed operation in stop-and-go traffic.
• Operating in extremely cold weather and/or on salted roads.
• Operating in rough and/or muddy areas.
• Operating in dusty areas.
• Repeated high speed drive or high engine revolutions.
• Towing a trailer, if admitted.
Schedule should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.
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Interval: This interval should be judged by km (x1000) 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45

odometer reading or months, whichever comes miles (x1000) 4.5 9 13.5 18 22.5 27
first. months 6 12 18 24 30 36
ENGINE
*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement I I I I R I
*1-2. Valve clearance – – – I – –
1-4. Engine coolant – – – – – R
*1-5. Exhaust system (except catalyst) – – – I – –
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs Nickel plugs Replace every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 8 months.
FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element*1 Inspect every 2500 km (1500 miles).
Replace every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
*3-2. Fuel lines – – – I – –
*3-4. Fuel tank – – – – – I
*4-1. PCV valve – – – – – –
*4-2. Fuel evaporative emission control system – – – – – –
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first. months 42 48 54 60 66 72
ENGINE
*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement I I I R I I
*1-2. Valve clearance – I – – – I
1-4. Engine coolant – – – – – R
*1-5. Exhaust system (except catalyst) – I – – – I
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs Nickel plugs Replace every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 8 months..
FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element*1 Inspect every 2500 km (1500 miles).
Replace every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
*3-2. Fuel lines – I – – – I
*3-4. Fuel tank – – – – – I
*4-1. PCV valve – – – – – I
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first. months 6 12 18 24 30 36
BRAKE
Brake drums and shoes (rear) I I I I I I
*5-3. Brake fluid I R I R I R
*5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) – I – I – I
5-5. Parking brake lever and cable Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only) I I I I I I
CHASSIS AND BODY
*6-1. Clutch pedal – I – I – I
6-2. Tyres/Wheels – I – I – I
*6-4. Propeller shafts – I – I – I
*6-5. Suspension system – – – I – –
*6-6. Steering system – – – I – –
*6-7. Manual transmission oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-90” – – – R – –
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-90” – – – R – –
*6-8. Rear differential oil – R – – – R
6-9. All latches, hinges and locks – – – I – –
WARNING
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop for assistance.
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first. months 42 48 54 60 66 72
BRAKE
Brake drums and shoes (rear) I I I I I I
*5-3. Brake fluid I R I R I R
*5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) – I – I – I
5-5. Parking brake lever and cable Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only) I I I I I I
CHASSIS AND BODY
*6-1. Clutch pedal – I – I – I
6-2. Tyres/Wheels – I – I – I
*6-4. Propeller shafts – I – I – I
*6-5. Suspension system – I – – – I
*6-6. Steering system – I – – – I
*6-7. Manual transmission oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-90” – R – – – R
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-90” – R – – – R
*6-8. Rear differential oil – – – R – –
6-9. All latches, hinges and locks – I – – – I
NOTE:
This table shows the service schedule up to 90000 km (54000 miles).
Beyond 90000 km (54000 miles), perform the same services at the same intervals shown in the chart.
*1 Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
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Drive Belt (b)

Engine Oil and Filter
(1)
WARNING (2) Specified Oil
When the engine is running, keep
hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away (3)
from the moving fan and drive belts. (4)
(a) 20W-40
Check that the drive belt tension is correct
15W-40
while the engine is stopped. If the belt is
too loose, insufficient battery charging, 10W-40
engine overheating, poor air conditioning, (1)
10W-30
or excessive belt wear can result. When 52SS60010 5W-30
you push the belt with your thumb midpoint
between the pulleys, there should be a (1) Water pump o
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(2) Generator
o
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deflection according to the following chart.
(3) Tensioner pulley
The belts should also be examined to (4) Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
ensure that they are not damaged. 52SS60500
Drive belt deflection
If you need to replace or adjust the belt, (100 N (10 kg, 22 lbs) press) (1) Preferred
have it done by a SUZUKI dealer or a qual-
ified workshop. (a) New:
4.8 - 5.9 mm (0.19 - 0.23 in.) Check that the engine oil you use comes
Readjustment: under the quality classification of SG, SH,
7.2 - 8.2 mm (0.28 - 0.32 in.) SJ, SL, SM or SN. Select the appropriate
oil viscosity according to the above chart.
(b) New:
4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.16 - 0.20 in.) SAE 5W-30 (1) is the best choice for good
Readjustment: fuel economy and good startability in cold
6.1 - 7.1 mm (0.24 - 0.28 in.) weather.
NOTE:
We recommend that you use SUZUKI gen-
uine oil. To purchase it, visit a SUZUKI
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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It is important to keep the engine oil at the

Oil Level Check correct level for proper lubrication of your Refilling
vehicle’s engine. Check the oil level with
the vehicle on a level surface. The oil level
indication may be inaccurate if the vehicle
(1) is on a slope. The oil level should be Open Close
checked either before starting the engine (1)
or at least 5 minutes after stopping the
engine.
The handle of the engine oil dipstick (1) is
colored with yellow for easy identification.
Left hand drive vehicle:

Open the engine compartment (passen-
ger’s side).
Right hand drive vehicle:
52SS60020 52SS60040
Open the engine compartment (driver’s
side). Left hand drive vehicle:
Upper Open the engine compartment (driver’s
Lower Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe the oil off with side).
a clean cloth, insert the dipstick all the way
into the engine, and then remove it again. Right hand drive vehicle:
The oil on the stick should be between the Open the engine compartment (passen-
upper and lower limits shown on the stick. ger’s side).
If the oil level indication is near the lower Remove the oil filler cap (1) and pour oil
limit, add enough oil to raise the level to slowly through the filler hole to bring the oil
the upper limit. level to the upper limit on the dipstick. Be
careful not to overfill the oil. Too much oil is
NOTICE almost as bad as too little oil. After refilling,
Failure to check the oil level regularly start the engine and allow it to idle for about
could lead to serious engine trouble a minute. Stop the engine, wait about 5 min-
80G064 due to insufficient oil. utes and check the oil level again.
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Changing Engine Oil and Filter WARNING

Drain the engine oil while the engine is still Engine oil can be hazardous. Chil-
warm. dren and pets may be harmed by
swallowing new or used oil. Keep
(2) new and used oil and used oil filters
away from children and pets.
Open Close
Repeated, prolonged contact with
(1) used engine oil may cause skin can-
cer.
Brief contact with used oil may irri-
tate skin.
To minimize your exposure to used
52SS60050
oil, wear a long-sleeve shirt and
moisture-proof gloves (such as dish-
2) Place a drain pan under the drain plug washing gloves) when changing oil. If
(2). oil contacts your skin, wash thor-
3) Using a wrench, remove the drain plug oughly with soap and water.
52SS60040 and drain the engine oil. Launder any clothing or rags if it is
1) Remove the oil filler cap (1). with oil.
CAUTION Recycle or properly dispose of used
The engine oil temperature may be oil and filters.
high enough to burn your fingers
when the drain plug is loosened. Wait
until the drain plug is cool enough to
touch with your bare hands.
4) Reinstall the drain plug with new gas-

ket. Tighten the plug using a wrench to
the specified torque.
Tightening torque for drain plug
35 Nm (3.6 kg-m, 25.8 lb-ft)
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6) Smear a small amount of engine oil Tightening (viewed from filter top)
Oil Filter Replacement around the rubber gasket of the new oil
filter. (7)
7) Screw the new filter by hand until the fil-
ter gasket contacts the mounting sur-
face.
(3)
(2) (3) (2) (6)
(1) (1) (2) (4)
(2) (2)
52SS60410
(5) (6) Oil filter
(7) 3/4 turn
52SS60590
(1) (1) (4) Loosen NOTICE

(5) Tighten
52SS60580 To tighten the oil filter properly, it is
important to accurately identify the
1) Remove the screws (1) from the engine position at which the filter gasket
under cover (3) first contacts the mounting surface.
2) Remove the clips (2) from the engine
under cover (3).
For removing the clips, use a flat 8) Tighten the filter as specified below
bladed screwdriver as shown in the from the point of contact with the
illustration. mounting surface (or to the specified
3) Remove the engine undercover (3). torque) using an oil filter wrench.
4) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil fil- Tightening torque for oil filter
ter counterclockwise and remove it. 3/4 turn or
5) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mount- 14 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10.3 lb-ft)
ing surface on the engine where the
new filter will be seated.
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NOTICE Refill with Oil and Oil Leakage Engine Coolant

Check
To prevent oil leakage, make sure
that the oil filter is tight, but do not 1) Pour oil through the filler hole and
over-tighten it.
Selection of Coolant
install the filler cap.
For the approximate capacity of the oil, To maintain optimum performance and
refer to “Capacities” in “SPECIFICA- durability of your engine, use SUZUKI gen-
TIONS” section. uine coolant or equivalent.
2) Start the engine and carefully check the
oil filter and the drain plug for leakage. This type of coolant is the best for cooling
Run the engine at various speeds for at system for the following reasons:
least 5 minutes. • The coolant helps maintain proper
3) Stop the engine and wait about 5 min- engine temperature.
(3) utes. Check the oil level again and add • It gives proper protection against freez-
oil if necessary. Check for leakage ing and boiling.
(2) (3) (2) again.
(1) (1) • It gives proper protection against corro-
(2) sion and rust.
(2) (2) NOTICE
• When replacing the oil filter, it is
recommended that you use a genu-
ine SUZUKI replacement filter. If
you use an aftermarket filter, make
(1) (1) sure it is of equivalent quality and
52SS60600
follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
9) Install the engine undercover (3) • Oil leakage from the periphery of
10)Install the clips (2) and then push the the oil filter or drain plug indicate
centre of the clips until the clips click. incorrect installation or gasket
11) Tighten the screws (1). damage. If you find any leakage or
are not sure that the filter has been
properly tightened, have the vehi-
cle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer
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Failure to use the proper coolant can dam-

age your cooling system. A SUZUKI dealer Coolant Level Check NOTICE
or a qualified workshop can help you
select the proper coolant. Check the coolant level at the reservoir • The mixture you use should con-
tank, not at the radiator. With the engine tain 30% concentration of anti-
cool, the coolant level should be between freeze.
NOTICE • In the temperature range from -15°C
“FULL” and “LOW” marks.
To avoid damaging your cooling sys- to -35°C (from 5°F to -31°F), use
tem: 50% concentration of coolant. If the
• Always use a high quality ethylene Adding Coolant temperature is under -35°C (-31°F),
glycol base non-silicate type cool- use 60% concentration of coolant.
ant diluted with distilled water at WARNING
the correct mixture concentration.
• Check that the proper mix is 30/70 Swallowing engine coolant can cause
coolant to distilled water and in no severe injury or death. Inhaling cool-
case higher than 30/70. Concentra- ant mist or vapors or getting coolant
tions greater than 30/70 coolant to in your eyes could result in severe
distilled water will cause overheat- injury.
ing conditions. • Do not drink antifreeze or coolant
• Do not use straight coolant nor solution. If swallowed, do not
plain water. induce vomiting. Immediately con-
• Do not add extra inhibitors or addi- tact a poison control centre or a
tives. They may not be compatible physician. FULL
with your cooling system. • Avoid inhaling coolant mist or hot
• Do not mix different types of base vapors. If inhaled, remove to a LOW
coolants. Doing so may result in fresh air area.
accelerated seal wear and/or the • If coolant gets in the eyes, flush 52SS60080
possibility of severe overheating with water and seek medical atten-
tion. If the coolant level is below “LOW” mark,
and extensive engine damage.
• Wash thoroughly after handling coolant should be added. While the engine
coolant. is cool, remove the reservoir tank cap and
• Keep engine coolant out of the add coolant until the reservoir tank level
reach of children and pets. reaches “FULL” mark. Never fill the reser-
voir tank above “FULL” mark.
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3) Remove the element from the air

NOTICE Air Cleaner cleaner lower case. If it appears to be
dirty, clean or replace it with a new one.
When putting the cap on the reser- If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there 4) Tighten the air cleaner lower case bolts
voir tank, line up the mark on the cap will be greater intake resistance, resulting to the specified torque.
and the mark on the tank. Failure to in decreased power output and increased
follow this can result in coolant leak- fuel consumption. Tightening torque for air cleaner
age. lower case bolt:
5 Nm (0.5 kg-m, 4.0 lb-ft)
Coolant Replacement
Since special procedures are required, ask
a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop
for this job.
(1)
52SS60090
1) Loosen the air cleaner lower case bolts

(1).
2) Remove the air cleaner lower case.
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Spark Plugs Loosen
For nickel spark plugs (traditional type): Correct Wrong

You should inspect spark plugs periodically Tighten
for carbon deposits. When carbon accu-
mulates on a spark plug, a strong spark
may not be produced. Remove carbon
deposits with a wire or pin and adjust the
spark plug gap.
(1)
78K179 60G160S
NOTICE NOTICE
When pulling out the ignition coils, • When installing the spark plugs,
do not pull on the cable. Pulling on screw them in with your fingers to
the cable can damage it. avoid stripping the threads.
Tighten the spark plugs with a
torque wrench to 17.5 Nm (1.8 kg-
(2) (3) m, 13.0 lb-ft). Do not allow contami-
nants to enter the engine through
52SS60100
the spark plug holes when the
To access the spark plug: plugs are removed.
1) Disconnect the coupler (1) while push- • Never use spark plugs with the
ing the release lever. wrong thread size.
2) Remove the bolt (2).
3) Pull out the ignition coil (3) straight.
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Gear Oil Gear Oil Level Check

Manual transmission
Specified Gear Oil
0.95 – 1.05 mm
(0.037 – 0.041 in.)
When adding gear oil, use gear oil with the
appropriate viscosity and grade as shown
in the chart below.
Manual transmission gear oil (API GL-4)

We highly recommend you use: (1)
“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-90” for manual
transmission gear oil.
80G093
(2)
NOTICE 75W-90
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When replacing spark plugs, you o
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should use the brand and type speci- o
(1) Oil filler and level plug
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fied for your vehicle. For the speci- (2) Oil drain plug
fied plugs, refer to
52SS60480
“SPECIFICATIONS” section in the
end of this book. If you wish to use a
brand of spark plug other than the Differential oil (API GL-5 Hypoid)
specified plugs, consult a SUZUKI We highly recommend you use:
dealer or a qualified workshop. API GL-5 hypoid gear oil SAE 80W-90 for
manual transmission gear oil.
80W-90
o
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Rear differential For the rear differential;

3) Check the inside of the hole with your NOTICE
finger. If the oil level comes up to the
bottom of the plug hole, the oil level is When tightening the plug of the man-
correct. If so, reinstall the plug with new ual transmission, apply the following
gasket. sealing compound or equivalent to
(3) 4) If the oil level is low, add gear oil the plug threads to prevent oil leak-
through the oil filler and level plug hole age.
until the oil level reaches the bottom of SUZUKI Bond No. “1217G”
the filler hole, and then reinstall the plug
with new gasket.
(4) Tightening torque for oil filler and Gear Oil Change
level plug
Manual transmission (1)(2): Since special procedures, materials and
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23 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 16.6 lb-ft) tools are required, ask a SUZUKI dealer or
(3) Oil filler and level plug a qualified workshop for this job.
(4) Oil drain plug Rear differential (3)(4):
(3) 50 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36.2 lb-ft)
To check the gear oil level, use the follow- (4) 55 Nm (5.6 kg-m, 40.5 lb-ft)
ing procedure:
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface with CAUTION
the parking brake applied. Then, stop
the engine. After driving the vehicle, the gear oil
2) Remove the oil filler and level plug (1) temperature may be high enough to
or (3). burn you. Wait until the oil filler and
level plug is cool enough to touch
For the manual transmission; with your bare hands before inspect-
3) If gear oil flows from the plug hole, the ing gear oil level.
oil level is correct. Reinstall the plug. If
gear oil does not flow from the plug
hole, add oil through the filler plug hole
until oil flows a little from the plug hole.
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Clutch Brakes
Clutch Pedal
Brake Fluid
54G274
Clutch pedal play “d”:

10 - 20 mm (0.4 - 0.8 in.)
Measure the clutch pedal play by moving 52SS60130

the clutch pedal with your hand and mea-
suring the distance it moves until you feel Check the brake fluid level by looking at
slight resistance. The play in the clutch the reservoir in the instrument panel.
pedal should be between the specified val- Check that the fluid level is between “MAX”
ues. If the play is more or less than the and “MIN” lines.
above, or clutch dragging is felt with the 52SS6001E
pedal fully depressed, have the clutch
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
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NOTE:
WARNING WARNING • The fluid level can be expected to gradu-
ally fall as the brake pad and/or shoe
• Failure to follow the guidelines (Continued) wear.
below can result in personal injury • Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if • Brake fluid absorbs water over time and
or serious damage to the brake swallowed, and harmful if it comes brake fluid with high water content may
system. in contact with skin or eyes. If swal- cause vapor lock or brake system mal-
– If the brake fluid in the reservoir lowed, do not induce vomiting. function.
drops below a certain level, the Immediately contact a poison con- Replace your brake fluid in accordance
brake warning light on the instru- trol centre or a physician. If brake with the maintenance schedule in your
ment panel will come on (the fluid gets in eyes, flush eyes with Owner's Manual.
engine must be running with the water and seek medical attention.
parking brake fully disengaged). Wash thoroughly after handling.
Should the light come on, imme- Solution can be poisonous to ani-
diately ask a SUZUKI dealer or a mals. Keep out of reach of children
qualified workshop to inspect the and animals.
brake system.
– A rapid fluid loss indicates a
leakage in the brake system CAUTION
which should be inspected by a Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified damage painted surfaces. Use cau-
workshop immediately. tion when refilling the reservoir.
– Do not use any fluid other than
SAE J1703 or DOT3 brake fluid.
Do not use reclaimed fluid or NOTICE
fluid that has been stored in old
or open containers. It is essential If your brake fluid level is near “MIN”
that foreign particles and other line, there is a possibility of brake
liquids are kept out of the brake pad and/or shoe wear and brake fluid
fluid reservoir. leakage. Consult with a SUZUKI
(Continued) dealer or a qualified workshop
regarding this possibility before fill-
ing the reservoir.
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With the engine running, measure the dis-

Brake Pedal tance between the brake pedal and front
panel when the pedal is depressed with
Check if the brake pedal stops at the regu- approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) of force. The
lar height without “spongy” feeling when minimum distance required is as specified.
you depress it. If not, have the brake sys- Since your vehicle’s brake system is self-
tem inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a adjusting, there is no need for pedal
qualified workshop. If you doubt the brake adjustment.
pedal for the regular height, check it as fol- If the pedal to front panel distance as mea-
lows: sured above is less than the minimum dis-
tance required, have your vehicle
inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a quali-
fied workshop.
NOTE: 60G104S
• When measuring the distance between
the brake pedal and floor wall, be sure WARNING
not to include the floor mat or rubber on
“a” the floor wall in your measurement. If the brake pad lining becomes worn
• The brake pedal to front panel minimum and it has reached its minimum thick-
(1) distance must be measured between the ness, squealing noise sounds during
specified point. braking.
Select the appropriate point (1) as If you hear this noise, have the vehi-
shown in the previous illustration. cle inspected immediately by an
52SS60560 authorized SUZUKI dealer.
Pedal to front panel minimum distance Continued driving with this condition
“a”: can cause an accident.
Left hand drive

127 mm (5.0 in.)
vehicle
Right hand
136 mm (5.4 in.)
drive vehicle
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CAUTION Parking Brake Brake discs and brake drums

If you experience any of the following Brake disc
problems with your vehicle's brake
Brake location Minimum thickness
system, have the vehicle inspected
immediately by an authorized SUZUKI Front wheels 23.0 mm (0.91 in.)
dealer.
• Poor braking performance Brake drum
• Uneven braking (brakes not work-
ing uniformly on all wheels) Maximum inner
Brake location
• Excessive pedal travel diameter
• Brake dragging 222 mm
Rear wheels
(8.74 in.)
If the measured thickness or inner diame-

54G109 ter of the most worn part falls below or
Ratchet tooth specification “b”: exceeds the value indicated above, the
8th – 10th parts should be replaced with a new one.
Lever pull force (1): The measurement involves disassembling
200 N (20 kg, 45 lbs) each brake and requires the use of a
micrometer or caliper, which must be done
Check the parking brake for proper adjust- according to the instructions described in
ment by counting the number of clicks the relevant service manual or available
made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly from the relevant repair information site.
pull up on the parking brake lever to the
point of full engagement. The parking
brake lever should stop between the speci-
fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels
should be securely locked. If the parking
brake is not properly adjusted or the
brakes drag is suspected even after the
lever has been fully released, have the
parking brake inspected and/or adjusted by
a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Steering Wheel Tyres
“c”
52SS60140
The front and rear tyre pressure specifica-

52SS60450
tions for your vehicle are listed in the tyre
Steering wheel play “c”: 52SS6002E
information label. Both front and rear tyres
0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.) should have the specified tyre pressure.
Check the play of the steering wheel by

gently turning it from left to right and mea-
suring the distance that it moves before
you feel slight resistance. The play should
be between the specified values.
Check that the steering wheel turns easily
and smoothly without rattling by turning it
all the way to the right and to the left while
driving very slowly in an open area. If the
amount of free play is not as specified or
you find anything else to be wrong, an
inspection must be performed by a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Tyre Inspection CAUTION

Inspect your vehicle’s tyres at least once a Hitting curbs and running over rocks
month or before long trip by performing the can damage tyres and affect wheel
following checks: alignment. Have tyres and wheel
alignment checked periodically by a
1) Measure the air pressure with a tyre SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
gauge. Adjust the pressure if neces- shop.
sary. Remember to check the spare
tyre, too.
4) Check for loose wheel nuts.
5) Check that there are no nails, stones or
WARNING other objects sticking into the tyres.
• Air pressures should be checked
when the tyres are cold or you may 54G136 NOTICE
get inaccurate readings.
• Check the inflation pressure from (1) Tread wear indicator Replacing the original tyres with
time to time while inflating the tyre (2) Indicator location mark tyres of a different size may result in
gradually, until the specified pres- false speedometer or odometer read-
sure is obtained. 2) Check that the depth of the tread ings. Check with a SUZUKI dealer or
• Never underinflate or over-inflate groove is more than 1.6 mm (0.06 in.). a qualified workshop before purchas-
the tyres. To help you check this, the tyres have ing replacement tyres that differ in
Underinflation can cause unusual molded-in tread wear indicators in the size from the original tyres.
handling characteristics or can grooves. When the indicators appear
cause the rim to slip on the tyre on the tread surface, the remaining
bead, resulting in an accident or depth of the tread is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
damage to the tyre or rim. or less and the tyre should be replaced.
Overinflation can cause the tyre to 3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and
burst, resulting in personal injury. damage. Any tyres with cracks or other
Overinflation can also cause damage should be replaced. If any
unusual handling characteristics tyres show abnormal wear, have them
which may result in an accident. inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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NOTE: To avoid uneven wear of your tyres and to

• Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with Tyre Rotation prolong their life, rotate the tyres as illus-
tyres which are all the same type and trated. Tyres should be rotated every
size. This is important to ensure proper 5-tyre rotation 10000 km (6000 miles). After rotation,
steering and handling of the vehicle. adjust front and rear tyre pressures to the
Never mix tyres of different size or type specification listed in your vehicle’s Tyre
on the four wheels of your vehicle. The Information Label.
size and type of tyres used should be
only those approved by SUZUKI as stan-
dard or optional equipment for your vehi-
cle.
• Replacing the wheels and tyres
equipped on your vehicle with certain
combinations of aftermarket wheels and
tyres can significantly change the steer-
ing and handling characteristics of your
vehicle.
Therefore, use only those wheel and tyre 52SS60570
combinations approved by SUZUKI as 4-tyre rotation
standard or optional equipment for your
vehicle.
54G114
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Battery Replacement of the Battery

To remove the battery:
WARNING
• Batteries produce flammable
hydrogen gas. Keep flames and
sparks away from the battery or an
explosion may occur. Never smoke
when working in the vicinity of the (1)
battery.
• When checking or servicing the
battery, disconnect the negative
cable. Be careful not to cause a 54G118 (1)
short circuit by allowing metal
objects to contact the battery posts For maintenance-free battery (cap-less (2)
and the vehicle at the same time. type), you need not add water. For tradi-
• To avoid harm to yourself or dam- tional type battery, which has water filler 52SS60420
age to your vehicle or battery, fol- caps, the level of the battery fluid must be 1) Remove the bolts (1) and then remove
low the jump-starting instructions kept between the “UPPER” and the the battery cover (2).
in “EMERGENCY SERVICE” sec- “LOWER” level lines at all times. If the level
tion if it is necessary to jump-start is found to be below the “LOWER” level
your vehicle. line, add distilled water to the “UPPER”
• Diluted sulfuric acid spilled from level line. You should periodically check
battery can cause blindness or the battery, battery terminals, and battery
severe burns. Use proper eye pro- hold-down bracket for corrosion. Remove
tection and gloves. Flush eyes or corrosion using a stiff brush and ammonia
body with ample water and get mixed with water, or baking soda mixed
medical care immediately if suf- with water. After removing corrosion, rinse
fered. Keep batteries out of reach with clean water.
of children. If your vehicle is not going to be driven for
a month or longer, disconnect the cable
from the negative terminal of the battery to
help prevent discharge.
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52SS0-01E
Battery label
(6) WARNING
(5)
Batteries contain toxic substances
including sulfuric acid and lead. They
could have potential negative conse-
quences for the environment and (7)
human health. Used batteries must
(3) be disposed of or recycled according
to applicable rules or regulations and
(3) must not be disposed of with ordi-
nary household trash. Make sure not
to tip over the battery when you
(4)
52SS60430
remove it from the vehicle. Other-
wise, sulfuric acid could run out and
Pb (8)
you might get injury. 52SS60440

2) Loosen the nuts (3) and then remove (7) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
the bracket (4). (8) Chemical symbol of “Pb”
3) Disconnect the negative cable (5). NOTICE
4) Disconnect the positive cable (6).
After stopping the engine, controller The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (7)
and system are operated for a while. located on the battery label indicates that
To install the battery:
Therefore, before removing the bat- the used battery should be collected sepa-
Install the battery in the reverse order of
tery, wait for more than one minute rately from ordinary household trash. The
removal.
after turning the ignition switch to chemical symbol of “Pb” (8) indicates the
“OFF”. battery contains more than 0.004% lead.
NOTE:
• When the battery is disconnected, some By ensuring the used battery is disposed
of the vehicle’s functions will be initial- of or recycled correctly, you will help pre-
ized and/or deactivated. vent potential negative consequences for
These functions must be required to the environment and human health, which
reset after the battery is reconnected. could otherwise be caused by inappropri-
• Do not disconnect the battery terminals ate trash handling of the battery. The recy-
for at least one minute after the ignition cling of materials will help to conserve
switch is turned off. natural resources. For more detailed infor-
mation about disposing of or recycling the
used battery, consult a SUZUKI dealer.
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52SS0-01E
Relay box cover

Fuses Fuses in Engine Compartment
Your vehicle has three types of fuses, as

described below: (2)
Main fuse
The main fuse takes current directly from (1)
the battery.
Primary fuses
These fuses are between the main fuse
and individual fuses, and are for electrical
(1)
load groups.
Individual fuses 52SS60150
These fuses are for individual electrical cir-
cuits. 52SS6017E
(1) Relay box No.1

To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller (1) (2) Relay box no.2 (vehicles with auto-
provided in the relay box cover. matic light operation)
63J095
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(22) 30 A Blower motor

MAIN FUSE / PRIMARY FUSE
(1) (2) (23) 40 A ABS motor
(1) 40 A Battery
(24) 15 A Headlight HI (Right)
(2) – Blank
24
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (25) 15 A Headlight HI (Left)
25 (3) 40 A Radiator
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 (26) – Blank
(4) 15 A Horn
(5) 10 A Compressor
(6) 30 A ABS SOL
(7) 25 A Back up
52SS6018E
(8) 30 A Starting motor
(1) Relay box No.1 (9) 30 A Ignition switch2
(2) Relay box no.2 (vehicles with auto- (10) 40 A Ignition switch
matic light operation)
(11) – Blank
(12) 15 A Fuel Injection
(13) – Blank
(14) 10 A Stop light
(15) – Blank
(16) 60 A Power Steering
(17) – Blank
(18) 15 A Headlight (Left)
(19) 25 A Headlight HI
(20) 15 A Headlight (Right)
(21) – Blank
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The main fuse, primary fuses and some of

the individual fuses are located in the Fuses under Instrument Panel
engine compartment. If the main fuse
blows, no electrical component will func- Left hand drive vehicle
tion. If a primary fuse blows, no electrical
component in the corresponding load OK
group will function. When replacing the
main fuse, a primary fuse or an individual
fuse, use a genuine SUZUKI replacement
parts or equivalent for individual fuses.
To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller pro- BLOWN
vided in the fuse box. The amperage of
each fuse is shown in the back of the fuse
box cover.
60G111
WARNING
52SS6003E
If the main fuse or a primary fuse
blows, have your vehicle inspected Right hand drive vehicle
by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified
workshop. Always use a genuine
SUZUKI replacement. Never use a
substitute such as a wire even for a
temporary repair, or extensive electri-
cal damage and a fire can result.
NOTE:
Make sure that the fuse box always carries
spare fuses.
52SS60180
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For vehicles without automatic light For vehicles with automatic light
(11) 10 A Dome light
operation operation
(12) 15 A Radio
(13) 10 A Meter
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)(7)(8)(9) (10) (14) 10 A Ignition-1 Signal
(15) 10 A Airbag 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
(11) (12) ABS/ESP® control 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
(16) 5A
module 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
(13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (17) 15 A Ignition
(18) 10 A Back-up light
(19) – Blank
55S60018
52SS60190 (20) – Blank
(21) 15 A ACC PRIMARY FUSE
PRIMARY FUSE
(22) 5A ST SIG2 (1) – Blank
(1) 5A ST SIG
(2) 10 A Meter
(2) – Blank
(3) 15 A Ignition
(3) 5A CONT
(4) 5A Ignition-1 Signal2
(4) 10 A Rear fog light
(5) – Blank
(5) 10 A Tail light
(6) – Blank
(6) 10 A Hazard light
(7) – Blank
(7) – Blank
(8) – Blank
(8) 5A Ignition-2 Signal
(9) – Blank
(9) 10 A Washer
(10) 10 A Hazard light
(10) 20 A Front wiper
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52SS0-01E
(11) – Blank (32) 15 A ACC2

(12) 10 A Rear fog light (33) 5A ACC
ABS/ESP® control (34) – Blank
(13) 5A
module
(35) 5A Ignition-2 Signal
(14) – Blank
(36) 10 A Washer
(15) – Blank
(37) 20 A Front wiper
(16) 10 A Dome light2
(38) – Blank OK BLOWN
(17) 5A Dome
(18) 15 A Radio
81A283
(19) 5A CONT
(20) 5A Key2 WARNING
(21) – Blank Always replace a blown fuse with a
(22) 5A Key fuse of the correct amperage. Never
use a substitute such as aluminum
(23) – Blank foil or wire to replace a blown fuse. If
you replace a fuse and the new one
(24) 5A Tail light (Left) blows in a short period of time, you
(25) 10 A Tail light may have a major electrical problem.
Have your vehicle inspected immedi-
(26) 10 A Airbag ately by a SUZUKI dealer or a quali-
fied workshop.
(27) 10 A Ignition-1 Signal
(28) 10 A Back-up light
(29) 5A ST SIG2
(30) – Blank
(31) – Blank
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Headlight Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlight
Since special procedures are required, ask

a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop CAUTION
for this job. • Light bulbs can be hot enough to
burn your finger right after turning
off lights. This is true especially for
halogen headlight bulbs. Replace
the bulbs after they become cool
enough.
• The headlight bulbs are filled with (1)
pressurized halogen gas. They can
burst and injure you if they are hit
or dropped. Handle them carefully.
• To avoid injury by sharp-edged
52SS6004E
parts of the body, wear gloves and
a long-sleeved shirt when replacing 1) Open the driver’s or passenger’s door,
light bulbs. loosen the screws (1) and then remove
the light housing.
NOTICE
• The oils from your skin may cause
a halogen bulb to overheat and
burst when the lights are on. Grasp
a new bulb with a clean cloth.
• Frequent bulb replacement indi-
cates the need for an inspection of
the electrical system. This should
be carried out by a SUZUKI dealer
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52SS0-01E
(5)
(3)
(2)
(4)
(6)
52SS60210 52SS60530 52SS60540
2) Disconnect the coupler (2). Remove the 3) Push the retaining spring (5) forward
sealing rubber (3) by pulling the grips and unhook it. Then remove the bulb. CAUTION
(4). Install a new bulb in the reverse order
of removal. Install the wiring harness (6) on the
original portion of the headlight.
Otherwise, the wiring harness can be
damaged and a fire can result.
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Front Turn Signal Light and

Front Position Light
(7)
52SS60550 52SS60220
NOTE: NOTE: (1) (2)

• Do not touch the aiming screws (7). You can see the position of retaining spring
Otherwise, the headlight aiming axis from the hole of headlight. 52SS60230
may be slipped off. (1) Front turn signal light
• Have your vehicle inspected by a (2) Front position light
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop
for the headlight aiming after replacing 1) Perform step 1) of “Headlight” in this
the headlight bulbs. section.
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Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)

(if equipped)
(1)
(3)
(4) (2)
68PH0073 52SS60240
2) To remove the bulb holder of the front (3) Removal

turn signal light or the front position light (4) Installation (2)
from the light housing, turn the holder
counterclockwise and pull it out. 3) To remove and install the bulb of the
front turn signal light (1) and front posi- (1)
tion light (2), simply pull out or push in
the bulb.
52SS6006E
Disconnect the coupler (1) by pushing the

lock release. Turn the bulb holder (2) coun-
terclockwise and remove it.
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52SS0-01E
Rear Combination Light Rear Fog Light (if equipped)
(1) (2)
(3) / (4) / (5)

(6)
(7)
(2) (3)
76MH0A123
(1)
(6) Removal
52SS60260 (7) Installation
1) Remove the screws (1) and remove the 2) To remove the bulb of the turn signal
cover (2). (1)
light (3), the tail/brake light (4) or the
reversing light (5) from bulb holder, 52SS6007E
push in the bulb and turn it counter- 1) Loosen the nuts (1) and then remove
clockwise. To install a new bulb, push it the rear fog light housing (2) from the
in and turn it clockwise. bracket (3).
52SS60270
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52SS0-01E
License Plate Light

(5)
Vehicle with single license plate light
(4)
(6)
52SS6008E (7) (1)
2) Loosen the screws (4) and then remove (8)
the lens (5).
52SS60390
52SS6009E
(7) Removal Vehicle with dual license plate light

(8) Installation
3) To remove the bulb of the rear fog light

(6) from bulb holder, push in the bulb
and turn it counterclockwise. To install a
new bulb, push it in and turn it clock-
wise.
(1)
52SS6019E
1) Remove the cover (1) by turning it

counterclockwise.
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High-mount Stop Light (if equipped)

(2)
(1)
(2)
(3)
52SS60400 52SS6011E
2) To remove and install the bulb of the 2) Turn the bulb holder (3) counterclock-
license plate light (2), simply pull out or wise and pull it out.
push in the bulb.
52SS6010E
1) Loosen the bolts (1) and then remove

the high-mount stop light housing (2).
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Interior Light Wiper Blades
(4)
(5)
(6)
52SS6012E
(5) Removal
(6) Installation 52SS60340
52SS6016E
Remove the lens by using a flat-bladed
3) To remove and install the bulb of the screwdriver covered with a soft cloth as If the wiper blades become brittle or dam-
high-mount stop light (4), simply pull shown. To install it, simply push it back in. aged, or make streaks when wiping,
out or push in the bulb. The bulb can be removed by simply pulling replace the wiper blades.
it out. When replacing the bulb, make sure To install new wiper blades, follow the pro-
that the contact springs are holding the cedures.
bulb securely.
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52SS0-01E
NOTICE
To avoid scratching or breaking the
window, do not let the wiper arm
strike the window while replacing the
wiper blade.
NOTE:
Some wiper blades may be different from
the ones described here depending on
vehicle specifications. If so, consult a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop for
proper replacement method.
60A260
(3)
(3)
54G130
70G119 2) Squeeze lock (1) towards wiper arm (2)

71LMT0708
1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win- and remove the wiper frame from the
dow. arm as shown. (3) Retainers
3) Unlock the lock end of the wiper blade
and slide the blade out as shown.
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52SS0-01E
4) If the new blade is provided without the

two metal retainers (3), move them
from the old blade to the new one.
(4)
(3)
(A)
(4)
(B)
(3)
60MH072 71LMT0707
(3) (A) Up (4) Locked end

(B) Down
73R0194
5) Install the new blade in the reverse
NOTE: order of removal, with the locked end
When you install the metal retainers (3), (4) positioned toward the wiper arm.
make sure the direction of metal retainers Make sure the blade is properly
as shown in the above illustrations. retained by all the hooks. Lock the
blade end into place.
6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm, making
sure that the lock lever is snapped
securely into the arm.
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52SS0-01E
Windshield Washer Fluid NOTICE

• Do not use radiator antifreeze solu-
tion in the windshield washer res-
ervoir. This can severely impair
visibility when sprayed on the
windshield, and also can damage
your vehicle’s paint.
• Damage may result if the washer
motor is operated with no fluid in
the washer tank.

(if equipped)
If you do not use the air conditioner for a

long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
52SS6005E start using it again. To help maintain opti-
mum performance and durability of your air
Check that there is washer fluid in the tank. conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Refill it if necessary. Use a good quality Operate the air conditioner at least once a
windshield washer fluid, diluted with water month for one minute with the engine
as necessary. idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
and helps protect the internal components.
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MEMO
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
EMERGENCY SERVICE
Tyre Changing Tool ............................................................ 7-1
Jacking Instructions ........................................................... 7-4
Jump-starting Instructions ................................................. 7-9
Towing Your Vehicle ........................................................... 7-10
Engine Trouble: Starter Does Not Operate ....................... 7-11
Engine Trouble: Does Not Start ......................................... 7-11
Engine Trouble: Overheating ............................................. 7-12
60G411
52SS0-01E
EMERGENCY SERVICE
Left hand drive vehicle Right hand drive vehicle

Tyre Changing Tool (2) (3)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) (2) (3)

(1)
52SS7001E 52SS7002E
52SS70010 (1) Jack (1) Jack

(2) Wheel wrench (2) Wheel wrench
(1) Jack (3) Jack handle (3) Jack handle
(2) Wheel wrench
(3) Jack handle The jack (1) is stowed in the engine com-
partment.
The wheel wrench (2) and jack handle (3)
are stowed behind the passenger’s seat
back.
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52SS0-01E
EMERGENCY SERVICE
To remove and install the jack, follow the

procedure described below.
(8) (8)
(6)
(7) (7)
(5)
52SS70170 52SS70180
(4)
3) Turn the shaft (7) of the jack (8) coun- 4) To stow the jack (8), place it in the stor-
52SS70160 terclockwise and pull the jack out of the age bracket and turn the shaft (7) of the
storage bracket. jack clockwise until the jack is securely
1) Left hand drive vehicle: held in place.
Raise the driver’s seat.
Right hand drive vehicle:
Raise the passenger’s seat.
2) Remove the clips (4) by raising the han-
dle (5) of the clip and pulling them.
Then, remove the jack cover (6).
NOTE:
For details of raising the passenger’s seat,
refer to “Engine Compartment” in the
“OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT”
section.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
The spare tyre is stowed under the bed.

To remove the spare tyre:
(6)
(5)
(4)
52SS70190
5) Install the jack cover (6). Push the clips

(4) by falling down the handles (5) of
the clips until the clips click. Loosen
WARNING
After using the tyre changing tools, Tighten
stow them securely or they can
cause injury if an accident occurs.
(7)
52SS70030
CAUTION 2) Unhook the spare tyre holder and lower
The jack should be used only to 52SS70020 it slowly.
change wheels. It is important to read 3) Remove the tyre.
1) Use a wheel wrench to loosen the hook
the jacking instructions in this sec- nut (7) of the spare tyre holder.
tion before attempting to use the To install the spare tyre:
jack. 1) Install the spare tyre facing up the out-
side of the wheel in the reverse order of
removal.
2) Tighten the spare tyre holder hook nut
securely.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
4) Block the front and rear of the wheel

WARNING Jacking Instructions diagonally opposite of the wheel being
lifted.
Do not drive your vehicle with the 5) Place the spare tyre near the wheel
hook nut of the spare tyre holder being lifted as shown in the illustration
loosened, otherwise it may come in case the jack slips.
loose or the spare tyre may drop off, 6) Joint the jack handle part (1), (2) and
which can result in an accident. (3) as shown in the illustration by tight-
ening the screws.
NOTICE
(2)
Tighten the hook nut of the spare tyre
holder securely. However, do not (3)
overtighten the bolt, it may be (1)
warped or broken.
(1) (2)
Tightening torque for the hook nut of
the spare tyre holder
52SS70130
32 Nm (3.2 kg-m, 24.0 lb-ft)
1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.
2) Set the parking brake firmly and shift
into “R” (Reverse).
(3)
WARNING 52SS70090
• Shift into “R” (Reverse) when you NOTE:

jack up the vehicle. Make sure that the screws are securely
• Never jack up the vehicle with the tightened before using the jack handle.
transmission in “N” (Neutral). Oth- Unless the screws are tightened securely,
erwise, unstable jack may cause an each jack handle part could be come off
accident. and there may be a possibility that you
cannot use the jack properly.
3) Turn on the hazard warning switch if
your vehicle is near traffic.
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52SS0-01E
EMERGENCY SERVICE
52SS70100
52SS70060
(4) 7) Position the jack vertically and raise the

jack by turning the jack handle clock-
wise until the jack head fits into the
jacking point (4) of the body as shown
(4) in the illustration.
8) Continue to raise the jack slowly and
smoothly until the tyre clears the
ground. Do not raise the vehicle more
than necessary.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
WARNING
• Use the jack only to change wheels (5)
on level, hard ground.
• Never jack up the vehicle on an
inclined surface.
• Never raise the vehicle with the
jack in a location other than the
specified jacking point (shown in
the illustration) near the wheel to
be changed.
• Never get under the vehicle when it
is supported by the jack.
• Never run the engine when the 52SS70140
vehicle is supported by the jack
and never allow passengers to
remain in the vehicle.
52SS70120
NOTICE
Never position the jack to the engine
mount member (5). There may be a
possibility that the engine mount
member will be deformed or dam-
aged and then the engine may be
fallen from the vehicle afterwards.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
Raising Vehicle with Garage Jack

(1) (2)
• Apply the garage jack to one of the
points as shown in the illustration.
• Always support the raised vehicle with
jack stands (commercially available) at
the points as shown in the illustration. (5) (5)
(4) (4)
(1)
(1) (2)
(3) (3)
52SS70070
(1) Front (4) Garage jack

(2) Rear (5) Jacking point for garage jack
(3) Jack stand
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NOTICE Changing Wheels

Never apply a garage jack to the To change a wheel, use the following pro- (1)
exhaust pipe or engine undercover cedure:
and rear torsion beam.
1) Remove the jack, tools and spare
wheel from the vehicle.
NOTE: 2) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel
For more details, please contact a SUZUKI nuts.
dealer or a qualified workshop. 3) Jack up the vehicle (follow the jacking
instructions in this section).
WARNING
• Shift into “R” (Reverse) when you
jack up the vehicle.
(2)
• Never jack up the vehicle with the
transmission in “N” (Neutral). Oth-
erwise, unstable jack may cause an
accident. (3)
4) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.

(4)
65J4033
5) Clean any mud or dirt off from the sur-

face of the wheel (1), hub (2), thread
part (3) and surface of the wheel nuts
(4) with a clean cloth. Clean the hub
carefully; it may be hot from driving.
6) Install the new wheel and replace the
wheel nuts with their cone shaped end
facing the wheel. Tighten each nut
snugly by hand until the wheel is
securely seated on the hub.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
Jump-starting Instructions NOTICE

Your vehicle should not be started by
pushing or towing. This starting
WARNING method could result in permanent
damage to the catalytic converter.
• Never attempt to jump-start your Use jump leads to start a vehicle with
vehicle if the battery appears to be a weak or flat battery.
frozen. Batteries in this condition
may explode.
• When making jump lead connec-
tions, be certain that your hands Jump-starting
and the jump leads remain clear
from pulleys, belts or fans. 1) Use only a 12-volt battery to jump-start
81A057 • Batteries produce flammable your vehicle. Position the good 12-volt
Tightening torque for wheel nuts hydrogen gas. Keep flames and battery close to your vehicle so that the
90 Nm (9.2 kg-m, 66.5 lb-ft) sparks away from the battery or an jump leads will reach both batteries.
explosion may occur. Never smoke When using a battery installed on
7) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts when working near the battery. another vehicle, check that two vehicles
with a wheel wrench in numerical order • If the booster battery you use for do not touch each other. Set the park-
as shown in the illustration. jump-starting is installed in another ing brakes fully on both vehicles.
vehicle, make sure the two vehicles 2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except
WARNING are not touching each other. those necessary for safety reasons (for
• If your battery discharges repeat- example, headlights or hazard lights).
Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten edly, for no apparent reason, have
them to the specified torque as soon your vehicle inspected by a
as possible after changing wheels. SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly shop.
tightened wheel nuts may come • To avoid harm to yourself or dam-
loose or fall off, which can result in age to your vehicle or battery, fol-
an accident. If you do not have a low the jump-starting instructions
torque wrench, have the wheel nut in this section.
torque checked by a SUZUKI dealer If you are in doubt, call for qualified
or a qualified workshop. road service.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
(3) WARNING Towing Your Vehicle

4 Never connect the jump lead directly
to the negative (–) terminal of the dis-
If you need to have your vehicle towed,
charged battery, or an explosion may
contact a professional service. A SUZUKI
occur.
1 dealer or a qualified workshop can provide
you with detailed towing instructions.
CAUTION
(1) NOTICE
Connect the jump lead to the engine
mount bolt securely. If the jump lead Observe the following instructions
3 2 disconnects from the engine mount when towing your vehicle.
bolt because of vibration at the start • To help avoid damage to your vehi-
(2) of the engine, the jump lead could be cle during towing, proper equip-
caught in the drive belts. ment and towing procedures must
52SS70080 be used.
3) Connect jump leads as follows: 4) If the booster battery you are using is • Using the frame hook, tow your
fitted to another vehicle, start the vehicle on paved roads for short
1. Connect one end of the first jump distances at low speed.
lead to the positive (+) terminal of engine of the vehicle with the booster
the discharged battery (1). battery. Run the engine at moderate
speed. 1) From the front, with the front wheels
2. Connect the other end to the positive
5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the lifted and the rear wheels on the
(+) terminal of the booster battery
discharged battery. ground. Before towing, make sure that
(2).
6) Remove the jump leads in the exact the parking brake is released.
3. Connect one end of the second jump
reverse order in which you connected 2) From the rear, with the rear wheels
lead to the negative (–) terminal of
them. lifted and the front wheels on the
the booster battery (2).
ground, provided the steering and
4. Make the final connection to an
drivetrain are in operational condition.
unpainted, heavy metal part (i.e.
Before towing, make sure that trans-
door latch striker (3)) of the engine of
mission is in “N” (Neutral), the steering
the vehicle with the discharged bat-
wheel is unlocked (the ignition key
tery (1).
should be in “ACC” position), and the
steering wheel is secured with a clamp-
ing device designed for towing service.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
NOTICE Engine Trouble: Starter Does Engine Trouble: Does Not

The steering column is not strong Not Operate Start
enough to withstand shocks trans-
mitted from the front wheels during
towing. Always unlock the steering 1) Try turning the ignition switch to Make sure that your vehicle has enough
wheel before towing. “START” position with the headlights fuel and battery.
turned on to determine the battery con- If the engine does not start under very cold
dition. If the headlights go excessively condition, press the accelerator pedal all
dim or go off, it usually means that the way to the floor and hold it while crank-
either the battery is discharged or the ing the engine.
battery terminal contact is poor. Refer to “Starting the Engine” in OPERAT-
Recharge the battery or correct battery ING YOUR VEHICLE section.
terminal contact as necessary. If the engine still does not start, have your
2) If the headlights remain bright, check vehicle inspected at a SUZUKI dealer or a
the fuses. If the reason for failure of the qualified workshop.
starter is not obvious, there may be a • Do not operate the starter motor for
major electrical problem. Have the vehi- more than 12 seconds.
cle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
If the high engine coolant temperature

Engine Trouble: Overheating warning light does not go off:
1) Turn off the engine and check that the
water pump belt and pulleys are not
The engine could overheat temporarily damaged or slipping. If any abnormality
under severe driving conditions. If the high is found, correct it.
engine coolant temperature warning light 2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir.
comes on as overheating during driving: If it is found to be lower than “LOW”
1) Turn off the air conditioner (if equipped). line, check radiator, water pump and
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and radiator hoses for leakage. If leakage
park. that may cause overheating is found,
3) Run the engine at a normal idle speed do not run the engine until these prob-
for a few minutes until the high engine lems have been corrected.
coolant temperature warning light goes 3) If leakage is not found, carefully add 79J007
off. coolant to the reservoir and then the
radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine
WARNING Coolant” in “INSPECTION AND MAIN- WARNING
TENANCE” section.) • It is hazardous to remove the radia-
If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and tor cap when the water temperature
immediately turn off the engine to is high, because scalding fluid and
cool it. Do not open the hood when steam may be blown out under
steam is present. When the steam pressure. The cap should only be
can no longer be seen or heard, open taken off when the coolant tem-
the hood to see if the coolant is still perature has lowered.
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it • To help prevent personal injury,
stops boiling before you proceed. keep hands, tools and clothing
away from the engine cooling fan
and air-conditioner fan (if
equipped). These electric fans can
automatically turn on without warn-
ing.
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MEMO
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APPEARANCE CARE
APPEARANCE CARE
Corrosion Prevention ......................................................... 8-1
Vehicle Cleaning ................................................................. 8-2
60G412
52SS0-12E
APPEARANCE CARE
Environmental conditions which accel-

How to Help Prevent Corrosion
Corrosion Prevention erate corrosion
1) Road salt, dust control chemicals, sea
breeze or industrial pollution will all Wash your vehicle frequently
It is important to take good care of your accelerate the corrosion of metal. The best way to preserve the finish on your
vehicle to protect it from corrosion. Listed 2) High humidity will increase the rate of vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to
below are instructions for how to maintain corrosion particularly when the tem- keep it clean with frequent washing.
your vehicle to prevent corrosion. Please perature range is just above the freez- Wash your vehicle at least once during the
read and follow these instructions carefully. ing point. winter and once immediately after the win-
3) Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle ter. Keep your vehicle, particularly the
for an extended period of time may pro- underside, as clean and dry as possible.
mote corrosion even though other body If you frequently drive on salted roads,
Important Information about Corro- sections may be completely dry. your vehicle should be washed at least
sion 4) High temperatures will cause an accel- once a month during the winter. If you live
erated rate of corrosion to parts of the near the ocean, your vehicle should be
Common causes of corrosion vehicle which are not well-ventilated to washed at least once a month throughout
1) Accumulation of road salt, dirt, mois- permit quick drying. the year.
ture, or chemicals in hard-to-reach For washing instructions, refer to “Vehicle
areas of the vehicle underbody or This information illustrates the necessity of
keeping your vehicle (particularly the Cleaning” section.
frame.
2) Chipping, scratches and any damage to underbody) as clean and dry as possible. It
is equally important to repair any damage Remove foreign material deposits
treated or painted metal surfaces Foreign material such as salts, chemicals,
resulting from minor accidents or abra- to the paint or protective coatings as soon
as possible. road oil or tar, tree sap, bird droppings and
sion by stones and gravel. industrial fall-out may damage the finish of
your vehicle if it is left on painted surfaces.
Remove these types of deposits as quickly
as possible. If it is difficult to wash off these
deposits, an additional cleaner may be
required. Be sure that any cleaner you use
is not harmful to painted surfaces and is
specifically intended for your purposes.
Follow the manufacturer’s directions when
using these special cleaners.
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APPEARANCE CARE
Repair finish damage Store your vehicle in a dry, well-venti-

Carefully examine your vehicle for damage lated area Vehicle Cleaning
to the painted surfaces. Should you find Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly
any chips or scratches in the paint, touch ventilated area. If you often wash your
them up immediately to prevent corrosion vehicle in the garage or if you frequently
from starting. If the chips or scratches have drive it in when wet, your garage may be
gone through to the bare metal, have a damp. The high humidity in the garage
qualified body shop make the repair. may cause or accelerate corrosion. A wet
vehicle may corrode even in a heated
Keep passenger and luggage compart- garage if the ventilation is poor.
ments clean
Moisture, dirt or mud can accumulate WARNING
under the floor mats and may cause corro-
sion. Occasionally, check under these Do not apply additional undercoating
mats to ensure that this area is clean and or rust preventive coating on or
dry. More frequent checks are necessary if around exhaust system components
the vehicle is used for off-road driving or in such as the catalytic converter,
wet weather. exhaust pipes, etc. A fire could be
Certain cargos such as chemicals, fertiliz- started if the undercoating substance 76G044A
ers, cleaners, salts, etc. are extremely cor- becomes overheated.

rosive by nature. These products should WARNING
be transported in sealed containers. If they When cleaning the interior or exterior
are spilled or leaked, clean and dry the of the vehicle, do not use flammable
area immediately. solvents such as lacquer thinners,
gasoline and benzene. Also, do not
use cleaning materials such as
bleaches and strong household
detergents. The materials could
cause personal injury or damage to
the vehicle.
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APPEARANCE CARE
Vinyl floor mats

Cleaning Interior Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl NOTICE
with water or mild soap. Use a brush to
Vinyl upholstery help loosen dirt. After the dirt is loosened, • Do not use chemical products that
Prepare a solution of soap or mild deter- rinse the mat thoroughly with water and contain silicon to wipe electrical
gent mixed with warm water. Apply the dry it in the shade. components such as the air condi-
solution to the vinyl with a sponge or soft tioning system, audio, navigation
cloth and let it soak for a few minutes to Carpets system, or other switches. These
loosen dirt. Remove dirt and soil as much as possible will cause damage to the compo-
Rub the surface with a clean, damp cloth with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap nents.
to remove dirt and the soap solution. If solution, rub stained areas with a clean • Liquid such as liquid aromatics,
some dirt still remains on the surface, damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the areas soft drinks or juice may cause dis-
repeat this procedure. again with a cloth dampened with water. coloration, wrinkles, and cracking
Repeat this until the stain is removed, or to resin-based parts and textiles.
Fabric upholstery use a commercial carpet cleaner for If spilled, immediately wipe it dry
Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. tougher stains. If you use a carpet cleaner, with tissue paper or a soft cloth.
Using a mild soap solution, rub stained carefully follow the manufacturer’s instruc- If you use liquid aromatics, its con-
areas with a clean damp cloth. To remove tions and precautions. tainers should be fixed to prevent
soap, rub the areas again with a cloth liquid from spilling.
dampened with water. Repeat this until the Instrument panel and console • Do not leave leather products with
stain is removed, or use a commercial fab- Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. color, fur or vinyl products, etc. in
ric cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a Gently wipe dirt off with a tightly squeezed your vehicle for long periods. It
fabric cleaner, carefully follow the manu- damp clean cloth. Repeat this until the dirt may cause discoloration or deterio-
facturer’s instructions and precautions. is removed. ration of interior.
Seat belts WARNING

Clean seat belts with a mild soap and
water. Do not use bleach or dye on the Do not splash water to the inside of
belts. They may weaken the fabric in the the vehicle and do not spill drinks or
belts. other liquids in the vehicle.
If these liquids spill to the power
steering system and SRS airbag sys-
tem, it may cause fire and the system
malfunction. Also, SRS airbag sys-
tem may not operate properly.
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APPEARANCE CARE
Washing by hand 2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt.

Cleaning Exterior Remove dirt and mud from the body
exterior with running water. You may
NOTICE use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use
hard materials which can scratch the
It is important that your vehicle be paint or plastic. Remember that the
kept clean and free from dirt. Failure headlight covers or lenses are made of
to keep your vehicle clean may result plastic in many cases.
in fading of the paint or corrosion to
various parts of the vehicle body. NOTE:
To avoid damage to the paint or plastic sur-
face, do not wipe the dirt off without ample
water. Follow the above procedure.
Washing
52SS80010
3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild
WARNING detergent or car wash soap using a
When washing the vehicle, park it in the sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or
• Never attempt to wash and wax place where direct sunlight does not fall on cloth should be frequently soaked in the
your vehicle with the engine run- it as much as possible and follow the soap solution.
ning. instructions below:
• When cleaning the underside of the 1) Flush the underside of body and wheel NOTE:
body and fender, where there may housings with pressurized water to When using a commercial car wash prod-
be sharp-edged parts, wear gloves remove mud and debris. Use plenty of uct, observe the cautions specified by the
and a long-sleeved shirt to protect water. manufacturer. Never use strong household
your hands and arms from being detergents or soaps.
cut. NOTE:
• After washing your vehicle, care- When washing the vehicle: 4) Once the dirt has been completely
fully test the brakes before driving • Avoid directing steam or hot water of removed, rinse off the detergent with
to make sure they have maintained more than 80°C (176°F) on plastic parts. running water.
their normal effectiveness. • To avoid damaging engine components, 5) Wipe off the vehicle body with a wet
do not use pressurized water in the chamois or cloth and allow it to dry in
engine compartment. the shade.
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APPEARANCE CARE
6) Check carefully for damage to painted Washing by a high-pressure cleaner

surfaces. If there is any damage, touch Waxing
up the damage following the procedure NOTICE
below:
1. Clean all damaged spots and allow If you use a high-pressure cleaner,
them to dry. keep away the nozzle from your vehi-
2. Stir the paint and touch up the dam- cle sufficiently.
aged spots lightly using a small • Bringing the nozzle to your vehicle
brush. too close or pointing the nozzle to
3. Allow the paint to dry completely. the opening of front grill or bumper
etc. can cause damage and mal-
Washing by an automatic car wash function of the vehicle body and
parts.
• Pointing the nozzle to the weather-
NOTICE strip of door glasses and doors can
If you use an automatic car wash, allow water to enter the cabin.
make sure that your vehicle’s body
52SS80020
parts, such as spoilers, cannot be
damaged. If you are in doubt, consult After washing the vehicle, waxing and pol-
the car wash operator for advice. ishing are recommended to further protect
and beautify the paint.
• Only use waxes and polishes of good
quality.
• When using waxes and polishes,
observe the precautions specified by the
manufacturers.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle Identification .......................................................... 9-1
Fuel ....................................................................................... 9-2
Specifications ...................................................................... 9-3
84MM01001 9
52SS0-01E
SPECIFICATIONS
The chassis serial number is stamped on

Engine Serial Number
Vehicle Identification the panel under the seat.
Raise the carpet (1) and then check the
chassis serial number.
Chassis Serial Number The chassis and/or engine serial numbers
are used to register the vehicle. They are
also used to assist a SUZUKI dealer or a
qualified workshop when ordering or refer-
ring to special service information. When-
ever you have occasion to consult a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop,
remember to identify your vehicle with this
number. Should you find the number diffi-
cult to read, you will also find it on the iden-
tification plate.
60G128
NOTE:
For the Chassis serial number of GCC The engine serial number is stamped on
countries’ models, refer to “For GCC the cylinder block as shown in the illustra-
Countries” in the “SUPPLEMENT” section. tion.
52SS9003E
(1)
52SS90020
9-1
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SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
Fuel If you are not satisfied with the driveability NOTICE
or fuel economy of your vehicle when you
use a gasoline-alcohol blend, you should Be careful not to spill fuel containing
switch back to unleaded gasoline contain- alcohol while refueling. If fuel is
Gasoline Engine ing no alcohol. spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up
immediately. Fuels containing alco-
To avoid damaging catalytic converter, you hol can cause paint damage, which is
must use unleaded gasoline with an Gasoline containing MTBE not covered under the New Vehicle
octane number (RON) of 90 or higher. Unleaded gasoline containing MTBE Limited Warranty.
This is identified by a label attached near (methyl tertiary butyl ether) may be used in
the fuel cap that states: “UNLEADED your vehicle if the MTBE content is not NOTE:
FUEL ONLY”. greater than 15%. This oxygenated fuel • For the fuel recommendation of Argen-
does not contain alcohol. tina models, refer to “For Argentina” in
Gasoline-ethanol blends the “SUPPLEMENT” section.
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol • For the fuel recommendation of Thailand
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, are NOTICE models, refer to “For Thailand” in the
commercially available in certain areas. “SUPPLEMENT” section.
Blends of this type may be used in your The fuel tank has an air space to
vehicle if they are no more than 10% etha- allow for fuel expansion in hot
nol. Make sure this gasoline-ethanol blend weather. If you continue to add fuel
has octane ratings no lower than those after the filler nozzle has automati-
recommended for the gasoline. cally shut off or an initial blowback
occurs, the air chamber will become
full. Exposure to heat when fully
fuelled in this manner will result in
leakage due to fuel expansion. To
prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling
after the filler nozzle has automati-
cally shut off, or when initial vent
blowback occurs, if using an alterna-
tive non-automatic system.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
NOTE:
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ITEM: Dimensions UNIT: mm (in.)
Overall length 4195 (165.1)
Overall width 1765 (69.5)
Overall height 1910 (75.2)
Wheelbase 2205 (86.8)
Track Front 1465 (57.7)
Rear 1460 (57.5)
Ground clearance 160 (6.3)
ITEM: Mass (weight) UNIT: kg (lbs)

Curb mass (weight) 1045-1100 (2303-2425)
Gross vehicle mass (weight) rating 2010 (4431)
Permissible maximum Axle Weight Front 1030 (2270)
Rear 1340 (2954)
NOTE:
For the dimensions and mass (weight) of Pakistan models, refer to “For Pakistan” in the “SUPPLEMENT” section.
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SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM: Engine
Type K15B (DOHC)
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 74.0 mm (2.91 in.)
Stroke 85.0 mm (3.34 in.)
Piston displacement 1462 cm3 (1462 cc, 89.2 cu.in)
Compression ratio 10.0 : 1
ITEM: Electrical
Standard spark plug NGK KR6A-10
Battery 12V 34B19L
Fuses See “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.
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SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM: Lights WATTAGE BULB No.

Headlight 12V 60W/55W H4
Turn signal light Front 12V 21W WY21W
Rear 12V 21W P21W
Position light 12V 5W W5W
Tail/brake light 12V 21/5W P21/5W
License plate light 12V 5W W5W
Reversing light 12V 21W P21W
Interior light 12V 5W –
Daytime running light (if equipped) 12V 13W P13W
Rear fog light (if equipped) 12V 21W P21W
High-mount stop light (if equipped) 12V 16W W16W
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SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM: Wheels and Tyres

Tyre size, front and rear 165/80R13 94/93 N LT*1
Rim size 13X5 J
Tyre pressures For the specified tyre pressure, see the Tyre Information Label
located on the driver’s door lock pillar.
*1 If you cannot prepare tyres with the specified load index rate and speed symbol, prepare tyres with higher load index rate and speed
symbol.
ITEM: Capacities (approx.)

Coolant (including reservoir For vehicles without heating system 4.1 L (7.2 lmp pt)
tank) For vehicles with heating system 4.9 L (10.4 lmp pt)
Fuel tank 43 L (9.5 Imp gal)
Engine oil 3.6 L (6.4 Imp pt) (replacement with oil filter)
Transmission oil 1.9 L (3.3 Imp pt)
Differential oil 2.1 L (3.7 Imp pt)
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SPECIFICATIONS
MEMO
9-7
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SUPPLEMENT
SUPPLEMENT
For Argentina ....................................................................... 10-1
For GCC Countries .............................................................. 10-2
For Taiwan ........................................................................... 10-4
For Thailand ......................................................................... 10-4
For Pakistan ......................................................................... 10-5
10
52SS01-01E
SUPPLEMENT
For Argentina NOTICE

The fuel tank has an air space to
Fuel allow for fuel expansion in hot
weather. If you continue to add fuel
To avoid damaging catalytic converter, you after the filler nozzle has automati-
must use unleaded gasoline with an cally shut off or an initial blowback
octane number (RON) of 90 or higher. occurs, the air chamber will become
This is identified by a label attached on fuel full. Exposure to heat when fully
lid that states: “UNLEADED FUEL ONLY”, fuelled in this manner will result in
“NUR UNVERBLEITES BENZIN”, leakage due to fuel expansion. To
“ENDAST BLYFRI BENSIN”, “SOLO GAS- prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling
OLINA SIN PLOMO” or “KHUSUS BEN- after the filler nozzle has automati-
SIN TANPA TIMBAL”. cally shut off, or when initial vent
blowback occurs, if using an alterna-
Gasoline-ethanol blends tive non-automatic system.
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, are
commercially available in certain areas. NOTICE
Blends of this type may be used in your Be careful not to spill fuel containing
vehicle if they are no more than 12% etha- alcohol while refueling. If fuel is
nol. Make sure this gasoline-ethanol blend spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up
has octane ratings no lower than those immediately. Fuels containing alco-
recommended for the gasoline. hol can cause paint damage, which is
not covered under the New Vehicle
NOTE: Limited Warranty.
If you are not satisfied with the driveability
or fuel economy of your vehicle when you
use a gasoline-alcohol blend, you should
switch back to unleaded gasoline contain-
ing no alcohol.
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SUPPLEMENT
For GCC Countries Chassis Serial Number
Technical data
Max power : 71 kW/5600 rpm
Max torque : 135 Nm/4400 rpm
Max speed : 140 km/h
Airbag Symbol Meaning
52SS9001E
52SS9002E
The chassis and/or engine serial numbers

are used to register the vehicle. They are
73RS014 also used to assist a SUZUKI dealer or a
You may find this label on the sun visor. qualified workshop when ordering or refer-
ring to special service information. When-
WARNING ever you have occasion to consult a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop,
NEVER use a rearward facing child remember to identify your vehicle with this
restraint on a seat protected by an number. Should you find the number diffi-
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH cult to read, you will also find it on the iden-
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD tification plate.
can occur.
10-2
52SS0-01E
SUPPLEMENT
10-3
52SS0-01E
SUPPLEMENT
Gasoline containing MTBE

For Taiwan For Thailand Unleaded gasoline containing MTBE
(methyl tertiary butyl ether) may be used in
your vehicle if the MTBE content is not
Airbag Symbol Meaning Fuel greater than 15%. This oxygenated fuel
does not contain alcohol.
To avoid damaging catalytic converter, you
must use unleaded gasoline with an NOTICE
octane number (RON) of 90 or higher.
This is identified by a label attached on fuel The fuel tank has an air space to
lid that states: “UNLEADED FUEL ONLY”, allow for fuel expansion in hot
“NUR UNVERBLEITES BENZIN”, weather. If you continue to add fuel
“ENDAST BLYFRI BENSIN”, “SOLO GAS- after the filler nozzle has automati-
OLINA SIN PLOMO” or “KHUSUS BEN- cally shut off or an initial blowback
SIN TANPA TIMBAL”. occurs, the air chamber will become
full. Exposure to heat when fully
Gasoline-Ethanol blends fuelled in this manner will result in
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol leakage due to fuel expansion. To
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, are prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling
61MS503
commercially available in certain areas. after the filler nozzle has automati-
Blends of this type may be used in your cally shut off, or when initial vent
You may find this label on the sun visor. vehicle if they are no more than 20% etha- blowback occurs, if using an alterna-
nol. Make sure this gasoline-ethanol blend tive non-automatic system.
WARNING has octane ratings no lower than those
DO NOT carry baby, infant and chil- recommended for the gasoline. NOTICE
dren on the front passenger seat. NOTE:
Otherwise, it is a violation of the leg- Be careful not to spill fuel containing
If you are not satisfied with the driveability alcohol while refueling. If fuel is
islation. or fuel economy of your vehicle when you spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up
use a gasoline-alcohol blend, you should immediately. Fuels containing alco-
switch back to unleaded gasoline contain- hol can cause paint damage, which is
ing no alcohol. not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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For Pakistan
Specifications
NOTE:
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ITEM: Dimensions UNIT: mm (in.)

Overall length 4195 (165.1)
Overall width Flat Deck 1675 (65.9)
Wide Deck 1765 (69.5)
Overall height Flat Deck 1870 (73.6)
Wide Deck 1910 (75.2)
Wheelbase 2205 (86.8)
Track Front 1465 (57.7)
Rear 1460 (57.5)
Ground clearance 160 (6.3)
ITEM: Mass (weight) UNIT: kg (lbs)

Curb mass (weight) 1010-1045 (2226-2303)
Gross vehicle mass (weight) rating 2190 (4828)
Permissible maximum Axle Weight Front 1030 (2270)
Rear 1340 (2954)
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INDEX Chassis Serial Number .................................................9-1, 10-2

Clutch Pedal ..................................................................3-5, 6-22
A Coolant Level Check............................................................6-17
Accelerator Pedal .................................................................. 3-6 Coolant Replacement ..........................................................6-18
Accessory Socket................................................................ 5-41 Corrosion Prevention ............................................................ 8-1
Adding Coolant .................................................................... 6-17 Cup Holder............................................................................ 5-43
Adjusting headlight pattern ................................................ 2-25 Cup Holder and Storage Area ............................................. 5-42
Adjusting Seat Position ........................................................ 1-2 D
Air Cleaner............................................................................ 6-18 Daily Inspection Checklist..................................................... 3-1
Air Conditioning System.............................................. 5-7, 6-46 Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) .................................2-24, 6-39
AIRBAG Light....................................................................... 2-12 Door......................................................................................... 2-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................................ 3-12 Door Locks ............................................................................. 2-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .................... 2-9 Downshifting maximum allowable speeds .......................... 3-8
Audio System......................................................................... 5-9 Drive Belt ..............................................................................6-12
Automatic Light Operation ................................................. 2-22 Driver’s Seat belt Reminder Light ...............................1-8, 2-12
B Driving on Hills....................................................................... 4-4
Battery .................................................................................. 6-29 Driving on Slippery Roads .................................................... 4-5
Brake..................................................................................... 6-22 E
Brake Assist System ............................................................. 3-9 Electric Power Steering Light ............................................. 2-14
Brake Fluid ........................................................................... 6-22 Electronic Stability Program (ESP®).................................. 3-11 10
Brake Pedal ................................................................... 3-6, 6-24 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................... 1-6
Brake System Warning Light................................................ 2-8 Engine Compartment........................................................... 5-38
Brakes................................................................................... 6-22 Engine Coolant.....................................................................6-16
Braking ................................................................................... 3-8 Engine Coolant Temperature Light ....................................2-15
Brightness control............................................................... 2-18 Engine Oil and Filter ............................................................6-12
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 6-36 Engine Oil Consumption ....................................................... 3-1
C Engine Serial Number............................................................ 9-1
Catalytic Converter................................................................ 4-1 Engine trouble: Does Not Start...........................................7-11
Changing Engine Oil and Filter .......................................... 6-14 Engine trouble: Overheating...............................................7-12
Changing Wheels................................................................... 7-8 Engine trouble: Starter Does Not Operate.........................7-11
Charging Light ..................................................................... 2-11 ESP® OFF Indicator Light...........................................2-11, 3-13
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ESP® OFF Switch................................................................. 3-14 Heating and Air Conditioning System.................................. 5-1
ESP® Warning Light ................................................... 2-10, 3-13 High-mount Stop Light ........................................................ 6-42
Exhaust Gas Warning.......................................................... 1-18 Highway Driving ..................................................................... 4-3
F Horn....................................................................................... 2-32
Floor Mats............................................................................... 1-1 How the ABS Works.............................................................3-11
For Argentina ....................................................................... 10-1 I
For GCC countries............................................................... 10-2 Ignition Switch........................................................................ 3-2
For Pakistan ......................................................................... 10-5 Immobilizer System ............................................................... 2-1
For Taiwan............................................................................ 10-4 Immobilizer System Warning Light ....................................2-13
For Thailand ......................................................................... 10-4 Improving Fuel Economy ...................................................... 4-2
Frame Hook .......................................................................... 5-45 Information Display.............................................................. 2-16
Front Airbags ....................................................................... 1-11 Inside Rearview Mirror........................................................... 2-5
Front Position Light............................................................. 6-38 Installation of radio frequency transmitters ........................ 5-9
Front Turn Signal Light ....................................................... 6-38 Instrument Cluster ................................................................. 2-6
Fuel .......................................................................9-2, 10-1, 10-4 Instrument Panel Centre Box..............................................5-44
Fuel Filler Cap ...................................................................... 5-37 Instrument Panel Lower Box...............................................5-43
Instrument Panel Upper Box...............................................5-43
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-16
Interior Light ................................................................5-41, 6-43
Fuel tank ................................................................................. 9-6
Interior Light Switch ............................................................5-41
Fuses .................................................................................... 6-31
J
Fuses in the Engine Compartment .................................... 6-31
Jacking Instructions .............................................................. 7-4
Fuses under Instrument Panel ........................................... 6-33
Jump-starting Instructions.................................................... 7-9
G K
Gasoline Engine..................................................................... 9-2
Keys......................................................................................... 2-1
Gasoline/Ethanol blends.....................................9-2, 10-1, 10-4
Gear Oil................................................................................. 6-20
L
License Plate Light .............................................................. 6-41
Gear Oil Change................................................................... 6-21
Light Reminder Buzzer ........................................................ 2-24
Gear Oil Level Check........................................................... 6-20
Lighting Control Lever.........................................................2-20
H Lighting Operation ...............................................................2-21
Hazard Warning Switch....................................................... 2-30 Low engine coolant temperature light (blue color)...........2-15
Headlight Aiming ................................................................. 6-36 Low Fuel Warning Light ......................................................2-13
Headlight Leveling Switch .................................................. 2-29 Low Tyre Pressure Warning Light...............................2-7, 3-15
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M Replacing Tyres and/or Wheels.......................................... 3-17

Main Beam (high beam) Indicator Light ............................ 2-14 Reversing light .....................................................................6-40
Maintenance Recommended Under Ride-in Assist Grip...............................................................5-42
Severe Driving Conditions.................................................... 6-7 Running-in .............................................................................. 4-1
Maintenance Schedule .......................................................... 6-2 S
Malfunction Indicator Light................................................. 2-12 Seat Adjustment (driver’s seat) ............................................ 1-1
Manual Transmission ............................................................ 3-7 Seat Belt Inspection............................................................... 1-8
Mirrors .................................................................................... 2-5 Seat Belts................................................................................ 1-2
O Seat Belts (for vehicles with
Off-road Driving ..................................................................... 4-6 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)) .................................. 1-6
Oil Filter Replacement......................................................... 6-15 Seat Belts (for vehicles without
Oil Level Check .................................................................... 6-13 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)) .................................. 1-5
Oil Pressure Warning Light ................................................ 2-10 Selection of Coolant ............................................................6-16
Outside Rearview Mirrors ..................................................... 2-5 Setting Mode......................................................................... 2-19
P Side Door Locks..................................................................... 2-2
Parking Brake....................................................................... 6-25 Side Gate................................................................................. 2-4
Parking Brake Lever .............................................................. 3-4 Small Storage boxes............................................................5-44
Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer .......................................... 3-5 Spark Plugs ..........................................................................6-19
Pedal ....................................................................................... 3-5 Specifications................................................................9-3, 10-5
Periodic Maintenance Schedule........................................... 6-3 Specified Gear Oil ................................................................6-20
Position Light....................................................................... 6-38 Specified Oil ..................................................................6-12, 9-6
Power-Assisted Brakes......................................................... 3-9 Speedometer ........................................................................2-16
R Stability Control System......................................................3-12
Radio..................................................................................... 5-14 Starting a Cold and Warm Engine ........................................ 3-7
Radio Antenna ....................................................................... 5-9 Starting the Engine ................................................................ 3-6
Raising Vehicle with Garage Jack........................................ 7-7 Steering Wheel .....................................................................6-26
Rear Fog Light ..................................................................... 6-40 Stuck Vehicle.......................................................................... 4-5
Rear Fog Light Indicator Light ........................................... 2-15 Sun Visor ..............................................................................5-40
Rear Turn Signal Light ........................................................ 6-40 Supplemental Restraint System (Airbags) ........................1-10
Refill with Oil and Oil Leakage Check................................ 6-16
Refilling................................................................................. 6-13
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T
Tail/Brake Light.................................................................... 6-40
Tailgate ................................................................................... 2-3
Towing Your Vehicle ........................................................... 7-10
Traction Control System ..................................................... 3-12
Trailer Towing ...................................................................... 2-33
Trip meter ............................................................................. 2-18
Turn Signal Control Lever................................................... 2-29
Turn Signal Indicators......................................................... 2-14
Turn Signal Light ........................................................ 6-38, 6-40
Turn Signal Operation ......................................................... 2-29
Tyre Changing Tool ............................................................... 7-1
Tyre Inspection .................................................................... 6-27
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................ 3-14
Tyre Rotation........................................................................ 6-28
Tyres ..................................................................................... 6-26
V
Vehicle Cleaning .................................................................... 8-2
Vehicle Loading ................................................................... 2-32
W
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................... 2-7
Warning Triangle ................................................................... 2-4
Washing.................................................................................. 8-4
Waxing .................................................................................... 8-5
When Encountering a Flooded Area.................................... 4-7
Windows ................................................................................. 2-5
Windshield Washer.............................................................. 2-31
Windshield Washer Fluid .................................................... 6-46
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever................................. 2-30
Windshield Wipers............................................................... 2-31
Wiper and Washer Operation ............................................. 2-30
Wiper Blades ........................................................................ 6-43
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FOREWORD IMPORTANT

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Recorded data vary depending on vehicle model or grade.

Non-genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories

Re-use of genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories

LHD : Left hand drive

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 3

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 5

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 6

FOR SAFE DRIVING 1

Floor Mats (if equipped) WARNING Seats

Right hand drive vehicle

Pull the lever (1) up and slide the seat.

Seat Belts (for Vehicles without

Stowing driver’s and passenger’s seat

Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

52SS10050 Safety reminder

3) After step 2) has finished, the reminder

The reminder will be automatically can-

Periodically inspect the seat belts to make

Your vehicle is equipped with a supple-

1. Forward collision sensor

that no system can prevent all possible

Front airbags may not inflate

• Landing hard or falling • Collision that the front of your vehicle

• Frontal collision to a stopped vehicle at

• Collision with a utility pole or stumpage

Front airbags do not inflate

• Collision with a fixed wall or guardrail at • Vehicle rollover

Servicing the airbag system To prevent damage or unintended inflation

Exhaust Gas Warning WARNING

Right hand drive vehicle

Tailgate and Side Gate

(5) LOCK (1) 2) Open the tailgate (2) slowly.

Side Gate (if equipped) WARNING

Windows Mirrors Outside Rearview Mirrors

Inside Rearview Mirror

You can adjust the inside rearview mirror

When the low tyre pressure warning light is

For additional details on the tyre pressure

The light also comes on together with the

If the light and the brake system warning

WARNING ESP® OFF Indicator Light Charging Light

CAUTION Immobilizer System Warning Light Low Fuel Warning Light

This indicator comes on when headlight

High engine coolant temperature warn-

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, NOTICE 54G491

Low engine coolant temperature light

If this light blinks, there is a problem with

Speedometer Information Display Fuel Gauge

Information display is shown when the igni-

(1) (2) (1)

* The brightness control will appear when

Trip meter (Initial setting)

Exit the setting mode “ ”

Push the trip meter selec-

Push and hold the trip

How to use the setting mode: NOTE:

(a) YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.