OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
The low tire pressure warning light can
NOTE:
WARNING
come on due to normal causes such as
•
The information display shows the above
natural air leaks and pressure changes
warning and indicator message when
If the low tire pressure warning light
caused by changes in temperature or
this light comes on.
comes on and stays on, reduce your
atmospheric pressure. Adjusting the air
•
When the tire inflation pressure is
speed and avoid abrupt steering and
pressure in the tires to the pressure shown
adjusted in high altitude areas, the low
braking. Stop in a safe place as soon
on the tire information placard should
tire pressure light may not turn off even
as possible and check your tires.
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
after tire inflation pressure adjustment.
• If you have a flat tire, replace it with
turn off.
In this case, adjust the inflation pressure
the spare tire. Refer to
“Jacking
to a slightly higher pressure than is
Instructions” in the “EMERGENCY
If the light turns on again shortly after
shown on the tire information placard.
SERVICE” section. Refer to
adjusting the pressure in your tires, you
•
The low tire pressure warning light may
“Replacing Tires and/or Wheels”
may have a flat tire. If you have a flat tire,
turn off temporarily after coming on. This
for instructions on how to restore
replace it with the spare tire. Refer to
could be due to surface temperature
normal operation of the tire pres-
“Jacking Instructions” in the
“EMER-
increases after long distance driving or
sure monitoring system after you
GENCY SERVICE” section. Refer to
traveling to a high temperature area.
have had a flat tire.
“Replacing Tires and/or Wheels” for
Even if the tire pressure warning light
• If one or more of your tires is
instructions on how to restore normal oper-
turns off after coming on, make sure to
under-inflated adjust the inflation
ation of the tire pressure monitoring sys-
check the inflation pressure of all tires.
pressure in all of your tires to the
tem after you have had a flat tire.
•
To reduce the chance that the low tire
recommended inflation pressure as
pressure warning light will come on due
soon as possible.
to normal changes in temperature and
Be aware that driving on a signifi-
atmospheric pressure, it is important to
cantly under-inflated tire can cause
check and adjust the tire pressures
the tire to overheat and can lead to
when the tires are cold. Tires that
tire failure, and may affect steering
appear to be at the specified pressure
control and brake effectiveness. This
when checked after driving, when the
could lead to an accident, resulting in
tires are warm, could have pressure
severe injury or death.
below the specification when the tires
cool down. Also, tires that are inflated to
the specified pressure in a warm garage
may have pressure below the specifica-
tion when the vehicle is driven outside in
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very cold temperature. If you adjust the
tire pressure in a garage that is warmer
than the outside temperature, you
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
should add 1 psi to the recommended
TPMS Malfunction Indicator
The TPMS malfunction indicator is not
cold tire inflation pressure for every 10°F
reset even after the engine is turned off; it
difference between garage temperature
WARNING
remains in the on state until the normal
and outside temperature.
conditions are restored.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
For tire inflation pressure information, refer
WARNING
indicate when the system is not oper-
to “Tire Inflation Pressure” in the “INSPEC-
ating properly.
When the malfunction indicator is
TION AND MAINTENANCE” section.
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pres-
To make the low tire pressure warning light
WARNING
sure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
turn off, the vehicle must be driven for
may occur for a variety of reasons,
longer and faster than the specified thresh-
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
including the installation of replace-
olds after adjusting the tire pressure.
combined with the low tire pressure
ment or alternate tires or wheels on
Please ask an authorized SUZUKI dealer
telltale. When the system detects a
the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
for details.
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
from functioning properly. Always
approximately one minute and then
check the TPMS malfunction telltale
remain continuously illuminated.
after replacing one or more tires or
This sequence will continue upon
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
the replacement or alternate tires and
as the malfunction exists.
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
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NOTE:
Replacing Tires and/or Wheels
CAUTION
The information display shows the above
If you get a flat tire, Suzuki recommends
warning and indicator message when this
that you have an authorized SUZUKI
•
The tire pressure sensors can be
light comes on.
dealer mount a new tire on the wheel that
damaged by the installation or
had the flat tire, and reinstall this tire on the
removal of tires. When tires must
TPMS Limitations
vehicle in place of the spare. The TPMS is
be repaired or replaced, we highly
The tire pressure monitoring system may
already set up to recognize the ID code of
recommend that you have them
not function properly under certain circum-
the original wheel, and normal TPMS oper-
repaired or replaced by an autho-
stances. In the following situations, the low
ation will be restored.
rized SUZUKI dealer.
tire pressure warning light may come on
•
Do not use liquid sealants for a flat
and remain on or may blink.
tire as air pressure sensors can be
•
When you replace a flat tire with the
damaged.
spare tire.
•
If the low tire pressure warning
•
When you include the spare tire during a
light comes on frequently, there
tire rotation.
may be something wrong with one
•
When the TPMS sensor is damaged dur-
of the tires or with the monitoring
ing a tire replacement or liquid sealants
system. Have your vehicle
are used to repair a flat tire.
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
•
When the TPMS sensor’s electronic sig-
dealer.
nal is disturbed in one of the following
ways:
- Electric devices or facilities using simi-
lar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
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- A lot of snow or ice covers the vehicle,
in particular, around the wheels or
NOTE:
wheel housings.
The above message will be indicated on
- Snow tires or tire chains are used.
the information display if the ID code is not
•
When you use non-genuine SUZUKI
registered.
wheels or tires.
If you need to replace original wheels on
•
When the pressure of any tire is too
your vehicle, your dealer must make sure
high.
that TPMS sensors are installed in the new
•
When there is a problem with the
wheels and must set up the TPMS to rec-
receiver of the keyless entry/start remote
ognize the new sensors.
controller.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
Traveling to CANADA
A TPMS sensor is not installed in the spare
Please note that service for the tire pres-
tire. You should use the spare tire only in
sure monitoring system may not be avail-
an emergency situation, and should
able in CANADA should there be any
replace the spare tire as soon as possible
problems or malfunctions in the system.
to restore normal TPMS operation.
WARNING
Only use tires and wheels recom-
mended by SUZUKI as standard or
optional equipment for your vehicle.
Use of tires or wheels not recom-
mended by SUZUKI can result in
TPMS failure. Refer to “Tires” in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
section for additional information.
For Vehicles Sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2) This device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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DRIVING TIPS
DRIVING TIPS
Break-In
4-1
Catalytic Converter
4-1
Improving Fuel Economy
4-2
Highway Driving
4-3
Driving on Hills
4-3
4
Driving on Slippery Roads
4-4
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DRIVING TIPS
Break-In
Catalytic Converter
CAUTION
The future performance and reliabil-
ity of the engine depends on the care
and restraint exercised during its
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early life. It is especially important to
observe the following precautions
during the initial 960 km (600 miles)
WARNING
of vehicle operation.
•
Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.
•
After starting, do not race the
Even though air bags are equipped
engine. Warm it up gradually.
at the front seating positions, the
•
Avoid prolonged vehicle operation
driver and all passengers should
at a constant speed. Moving parts
be properly restrained at all times,
will break in better if you vary your
68KM085
using the seat belts provided. Refer
speed.
The purpose of the catalytic converter is to
to the
“Seat Belts and Child
•
Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid
Restraint Systems” section for
full throttle starts.
minimize the amount of harmful pollutants
in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded
instructions on proper use of the
•
Avoid hard stopping, especially
seat belts.
during the first 320 km (200 miles)
fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic
converters is prohibited by federal law,
•
Never drive while under the influ-
of driving.
ence of alcohol or other drugs.
•
Do not drive slowly with the tran-
because lead deactivates the pollutant-
reducing components of the catalyst sys-
Alcohol and drugs can seriously
saxle in a high gear.
impair your ability to drive safely,
•
Drive the vehicle at moderate
tem.
greatly increasing the risk of injury
engine speeds.
The converter is designed to last the life of
to yourself and others. You should
the vehicle under normal usage and when
also avoid driving when you are
unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte-
tired, sick, irritated or under stress.
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 cat-
alyst. This may result in permanent heat
damage to the catalyst and other vehicle
components.
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DRIVING TIPS
Improving Fuel Economy
CAUTION
The following instructions will help you
To minimize the possibility of catalyst
improve fuel economy.
or other vehicle damage:
•
Maintain the engine in the proper
Avoid excessive idling
operating condition.
If you are to wait for more than a minute
•
In the event of an engine malfunc-
while you are parked, stop the engine and
tion, particularly one involving
start it again later. When warming up a
engine misfire or other apparent
cold engine, allow the engine to idle until
loss of performance, have the vehi-
the temperature gauge pointer comes up
cle serviced promptly.
to the
“C” position. In this position, the
•
Do not shut off the engine or inter-
engine is sufficiently warm for starting off.
rupt the ignition when the transaxle
is in gear and the vehicle is in
Avoid “jackrabbit” starts
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motion.
Fast starts away from lights or stop signs
•
Do not try to start the engine by
will consume fuel unnecessarily and
pushing or towing the vehicle or
WARNING
shorten engine life. Start off slowly.
coasting down a hill.
Be careful where you park and drive;
•
Do not idle the engine with any
Avoid unnecessary stops
the catalytic converter and other
spark plug wires disconnected or
Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop-
exhaust components can get very
removed, such as during diagnos-
ping. Try to maintain a slow, steady speed
hot. As with any vehicle, do not park
tic testing.
whenever possible. Slowing down and then
or operate this vehicle in areas where
•
Do not idle the vehicle for pro-
accelerating again uses more fuel.
combustible materials such as dry
longed periods if idling seems
grass or leaves can come in contact
rough or there are other malfunc-
Keep a steady cruising speed
with a hot exhaust system.
tions.
Keep as constant a speed as road and traf-
•
Do not allow the fuel tank to get
fic conditions will permit.
near the empty level.
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DRIVING TIPS
Highway Driving
Driving on Hills
EXAMPLE
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.
•
On rainy days, “Hydroplaning” can occur.
“Hydroplaning” is the loss of direct con-
tact between the road surface and the
vehicle’s tires due to a water film forming
between them. Steering or braking the
vehicle while “Hydroplaning” can be very
60A183S
difficult, and loss of control can occur.
Keep the air cleaner clean
Keep speed down when the road surface
57L41001
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
is wet.
•
When climbing steep hills, the car may
will be greater intake resistance, resulting
•
At high speeds, the vehicle may be
begin to slow down and show a lack of
in decreased power output and increased
affected by side winds. Therefore,
power. If this happens, you should shift
fuel consumption.
reduce speed and be prepared for unex-
to a lower gear so that the engine will
pected buffeting, which can occur at the
again be operating in its normal power
Keep weight to a minimum
exits of tunnels, when passing by a cut of
range. Shift rapidly to prevent the car
The heavier the load, the more fuel the
a hill, or when being overtaken by large
from losing momentum.
vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage
vehicles, etc.
•
When driving down a hill, the engine
or cargo when it is not necessary.
should be used for braking by shifting to
next lower gear. (Do this with EITHER a
Keep tire pressure correct
CVT or manual transaxle.)
Underinflation of the tires can waste fuel
due to increased running resistance of the
tires. Keep your tires inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the label located below
the driver’s side door latch striker.
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DRIVING TIPS
Driving on Slippery Roads
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
WARNING
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud or
sand, follow the directions below:
Try not to hold the brake pedal down
1)
Shift the transaxle back and forth
too long or too often while going
between a forward range (or first gear
down a steep or long hill. This could
for manual transaxle) and reverse. This
cause the brakes to overheat, result-
will create a rocking motion which may
ing in reduced braking efficiency.
give you enough momentum to free the
Failure to take this precaution could
vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator
result in loss of vehicle control.
to keep wheel spinning to a minimum
wheel rpm. Remove your foot from the
accelerator while shifting.
CAUTION
Do not race the engine. Excessive
When descending a down hill,
wheel spin will cause the tires to dig
NEVER press the engine switch to
deeper, making it more difficult to free
change the ignition mode to “LOCK”
the vehicle.
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(OFF). Emission control system and
2)
If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
CVT (if equipped) damage may result.
Under wet road conditions you should
minutes of rocking, get another vehicle
drive at a lower speed than on dry roads
to pull your vehicle out.
due to possible slippage of tires during
braking. When driving on icy, snow-cov-
WARNING
ered, or muddy roads, reduce your speed
and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
Do not allow anyone to stand near the
braking, or sharp steering movements.
vehicle when you are rocking it, and
do not spin the wheels faster than an
indicated 40 km/h (25 mph) on the
Intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD)
speedometer. Personal injury and/or
Models
vehicle damage may result from spin-
Your i-AWD provides greater traction on
ning the wheels too fast.
slippery roads than 2-wheel drive models.
However, your i-AWD will not have as
much traction in deep snow, mud or sand
CAUTION
as multipurpose 4WD vehicles. You should
Release the accelerator pedal when
not attempt to drive your i-AWD in deep
operating the gearshift lever. Operat-
snow, mud or sand. i-AWD models are not
ing the lever with the engine racing
sport/utility vehicles, and are not designed
can damage the gears.
for off-road use.
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DRIVING TIPS
Do not drive through deep or rushing
CAUTION
water
Driving in deep or rushing water can be
Do not continue rocking the vehicle
hazardous. You could lose control of the
for more than a few minutes. Pro-
vehicle and the occupants could drown.
longed rocking can cause engine
Also, your vehicle could be seriously dam-
overheating, transaxle or transfer
aged. To avoid these risks, observe the fol-
case damage or tire damage.
lowing instructions and precautions.
Tire Chains
•
Do not drive through deep or rushing
water. Deep or rushing water, such as
Tire chains should only be used if they are
needed to increase traction or are required
fast-moving streams or floodwaters,
could carry your vehicle away from your
by law. Make sure that the chains you use
are small-link chains or cable-type chains
intended path. The water is too deep if it
covers your wheel hubs, axles or
and are the correct size for your vehicle’s
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tires. Also make sure that there is enough
exhaust tailpipe. Know the depth of the
water before you attempt to drive
clearance between the fenders and the
chains as installed on the tires.
through it.
•
If water blocks the tailpipe, the engine
Install the chains on the front tires tightly,
may not start or run. If the water is deep
according to the chain manufacturer’s
enough to get drawn into the engine
instructions. Retighten the chains after
intake system, the engine will be badly
driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces-
damaged.
sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.
•
Submerged brakes will have poor brak-
ing performance. Drive slowly and care-
CAUTION
fully. Driving slowly will also help avoid
water splashing onto the ignition system,
If you hear the chains hitting against
which could cause the engine to stall.
the vehicle body while driving, stop
•
Even when driving through shallow or
and tighten them.
still waters, drive carefully since the
If your vehicle is equipped with full
water may be hiding ground hazards
wheel caps, remove the wheel caps
such as holes, ditches or bumps.
before installing the chains or the
wheel caps can be damaged by the
chain bands.
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DRIVING TIPS
WARNING
WARNING
In addition to following the driving
(Continued)
tips in this section, it is important to
•
After driving through water, test the
observe the following precautions.
brakes while driving at a slow
•
Make sure your tires are in good
speed to see if they have main-
condition and always maintain the
tained their normal effectiveness. If
specified tire pressure. Refer to
the brakes are less effective than
“Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND
normal, dry them by repeatedly
MAINTENANCE” section for
applying the brakes while driving
details.
slowly until the brakes have
•
Do not use tires other than those
regained their normal effective-
specified by SUZUKI. Never use dif-
ness.
ferent sizes or types of tires on the
front and rear wheels. For informa-
tion regarding the specified tires,
refer to the Tire Information Label
located on the driver’s side door
pillar.
•
Never use oversized tires or special
shocks and springs to raise (jack
up) your vehicle. This will change
its handling characteristics. Over-
sized tires may also rub against the
fender over bumps, causing vehicle
damage or tire failure.
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DRIVING TIPS
MEMO
4-7
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control)
5-1
Radio Antenna
5-9
Audio Systems
5-10
Fuel Filler Door
5-73
Fuel Filler Cap
5-74
Engine Hood
5-75
Sun Visor
5-77
5
Interior Light Switch
5-78
Courtesy Lights
5-79
Footwell Lights
5-79
Trunk Light
5-79
Spot Light
5-80
Accessory Socket
5-80
Assist Grips
5-82
Coat Hooks
5-83
Sunroof (if equipped)
5-83
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Glove Box
5-85
Overhead Console
5-86
Lidded Instrument Panel Box
5-87
Cup Holder and Storage Area (if equipped)
5-87
Front Seat Back Pocket (if equipped)
5-89
Footrest
5-89
Center Console Box
5-89
Armrest
5-90
Floor Mats (if equipped)
5-91
Luggage Under-box
5-92
Net/Rope Hooks
5-92
Roof Rack Anchors (if equipped)
5-92
HomeLink® (if equipped)
5-93
Frame Hooks
5-96
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