Suzuki Kizashi (2010 year). Manual — part 9

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Continuously Variable Transaxle

(CVT)

WARNING

Always depress the brake pedal

before shifting from

“P” (Park) (or

“N” (Neutral) if the vehicle is station-

(1)

ary) to a forward or reverse gear, to

help prevent the vehicle from moving

unexpectedly when you shift.

The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism

to help prevent accidental shifting. To shift

the gearshift lever:

Shift with the lock button

(1)

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pushed in and the brake pedal

NOTE:

depressed.

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• Always shift the gearshift lever without

Gearshift lever

pushing in the lock button

(1) except

Shift with the lock button

(1)

when you shift from “P” to “R”, from “N”

pushed in.

to “R” or from “R” to “P”. If you always

push in the lock button (1) when shifting

Shift without the lock button (1)

the gearshift lever, you could shift into

pushed in.

“P” or “R” by mistake.

• If driver’s or passenger’s knee hits the

gearshift lever while driving, the lever

could move and the gear could be

changed unexpectedly.

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Use the gearshift lever positions as follows:

D (Drive)

Manual mode

Use this position for all normal driving.

The CVT can shift gears automatically.

P (Park)

When using the manual mode, you can

With the gearshift lever in “D” range you

Use this position to lock the transaxle

shift gears in the same manner as conven-

can get an automatic downshift by press-

when the vehicle is parked or when start-

tional manual transaxle.

ing the accelerator pedal. The higher the

ing the engine. Shift into Park only when

To use the manual mode, shift the gearshift

vehicle speed is, the more you need to

the vehicle is completely stationary.

lever from “D” to “M”.

press the accelerator pedal to get a down-

R (Reverse)

shift.

Use this position to reverse the vehicle

M (manual mode)

from stop. Make sure that vehicle is com-

Use this position for driving in the manual

pletely stationary before shifting into

mode.

Reverse.

Refer to “Manual mode” later in this section

for details on how to use the manual mode.

CAUTION

Do not shift the gearshift lever into

CAUTION

“R” while moving forward, or the

Be sure to take the following precau-

transaxle may be damaged. If you

tions to help avoid damage to the

shift into “R” when the vehicle speed

CVT:

is over 6mph (10km/h), the transaxle

•

Make sure that the vehicle is com-

will not shift into reverse.

pletely stationary before shifting

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into “P” or “R”.

N (Neutral)

•

Do not shift from “P” or “N” to “R”,

Use this position for starting the engine if

“D” or “M” when the engine is run-

(1)

the engine stalls and you need to restart it

ning above idle speed.

while the vehicle is moving. You may also

•

Do not rev the engine with the tran-

(2)

shift into Neutral and depress the brake

saxle in a drive position (“R”, “D”

pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during

or “M”) and the front wheels not

idling.

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moving.

•

Do not use the accelerator to hold

(1) Manual mode indicator

the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi-

(2) Gear position

cle’s brakes.

The information display shows the manual

mode indicator (1) and the current gear

position (2).

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NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

• The indicated gear position on the infor-

When you change gear, sometimes the

To shift gears continuously, remove your

mation display when you shift from “D” to

transaxle may not shift to the desired gear

hand from the gearshift lever, then shift the

“M” is the gear position that was selected

but a buzzer sounds instead. This is to

lever again. You cannot shift gears continu-

automatically when the gearshift lever

maintain good drivability and to protect the

ously while holding the lever in the “+” or

was in “D”.

transaxle.

“-” position.

• You can change to the manual mode

temporarily by pulling the shift paddle (if

Using the gearshift lever

Using the shift paddle (if equipped)

equipped) on the steering wheel toward

you when the gearshift lever is in “D”.

(2)

Shifting in the manual mode

You can shift gears from 1st to 6th depend-

ing on driving speed.

NOTE:

•

If the CVT fluid becomes hot such as

when driving uphill, the transaxle will

(1)

automatically shift up in order to protect

itself and the engine regardless of your

gear shifting operation.

•

When the driving speed becomes slow,

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the gear shifts down automatically, and

when the vehicle stops, the gear position

(1) “+” side (shift up)

To shift up, pull the “+” side shift paddle,

will be in

1st gear without shifting the

(2) “-” side (shift down)

located on right side of the steering wheel,

gearshift lever.

toward you. When you remove your finger

•

If you depress the accelerator pedal a

To shift up, pull the gearshift lever to the “+”

from the switch, the switch will return to the

certain amount, the gear shifts down

side (rearward). When you remove your

original position.

automatically even if the gearshift lever

hand from the gearshift lever, the lever will

is in the manual mode.

return to the “M” position automatically.

To shift down, push the gearshift lever to

the “-” side (forward). When you remove

your hand from the gearshift lever, the

lever will return to the “M” position auto-

matically.

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Canceling the manual mode

If You Cannot Shift CVT Gearshift Lever

To cancel the manual mode, shift the gear-

Out of “P” (PARK)

shift lever from “M” to “D”.

Temporary manual mode

Pull the shift paddle (if equipped) toward

(1)

you when driving with the gearshift lever in

the “D” position. The information display

shows the manual mode indicator (1) and

the current gear position (2).

(1)

(2)

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To shift down, pull the “-” side shift paddle,

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located on left side of the steering wheel,

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Vehicles with a CVT have an electrically

toward you. When you remove your finger

(1) Manual mode indicator

operated park-lock feature. If the vehicle’s

from the switch, the switch will return to the

(2) Gear position

battery is discharged, or there is some

original position.

other electrical failure, the CVT cannot be

The temporary manual mode will be can-

shifted out of Park in the normal way. Jump

NOTE:

celed automatically in the following situa-

starting may correct the condition. If not,

• To shift gears continuously, remove your

tions.

follow the procedure described below. This

finger from the shift paddle, then pull the

• When you press and hold the accelera-

procedure will permit changing the tran-

shift paddle again. You cannot shift

tor pedal for a certain period of time with-

saxle out of Park.

gears continuously while holding the

out shifting gears.

shift paddle toward you.

1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly

• When driving speed becomes slow.

• When you pull the both “+” and “-” shift

applied.

paddle simultaneously, the gear may not

2) If the engine is running, stop the

shift.

engine.

3) Remove the cover (1) over the button.

4) With pushing the release button by the

key or the flat end rod, shift the gear-

shift lever to the desired position.

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This procedure is for emergency use only.

Using the 2WD/i-AWD

i-AWD

If repeated use of this procedure is neces-

This mode is for all normal driving.

(intelligent All Wheel Drive)

sary, or the procedure does not work as

In almost all road surface conditions, the

described, take the vehicle to your dealer

Switch (if equipped)

system keeps distributing engine torque to

for repair.

the rear wheels in the most suitable pro-

portion for varying conditions under auto-

matic control.

In the i-AWD mode, the i-AWD controller

monitors the driver’s vehicle control opera-

tions and conditions of the vehicle. Based

on the sensed conditions, the controller

electronically controls the power coupling

so that optimum torque is distributed to the

rear wheels. This function improves driving

stability and driving performance on rough

roads and stabilizes driving performance

even on snow-covered up-hill roads or the

like.

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During constant speed driving, torque dis-

This i-AWD system enables you to select

tribution to the rear wheels is reduced

the driving mode according to driving con-

almost to the front-wheel-drive condition,

ditions by operating the

2WD/i-AWD

thus improving fuel consumption.

switch.

Driving Modes

2WD

If you drive on a dry, paved road, select

this mode to save fuel.

In this mode, the engine torque transmitted

to the rear wheels is limited to the mini-

mum. (As a result, the vehicle runs in a

quasi-front-wheel-drive condition.)

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2WD/i-AWD Switch Operation

change the ignition mode to “ACC” or

Operate the 2WD/i-AWD switch according

“LOCK” in the “i-AWD” mode may cause

CAUTION

to the appropriate procedure described

a shock, but this is not a system mal-

•

Note that i-AWD vehicles are not

below:

function.

all-around vehicles. Be sure to

•

When you operate your vehicle under

How to turn on 2WD/i-AWD switch

observe the following instructions

conditions that involve wheel spin, such

2WD/i-AWD switch will activate when the

when driving your vehicle.

as driving off-road in the sand or water

engine switch is pressed to change the

- Do not drive through water such

or when a wheel has run off the road, the

ignition mode to “ON”.

as by crossing a river.

difference in the amount of revolution

- Do not drive continuously in

From 2WD to i-AWD

between front wheels and rear wheels

places such as sand and mud

Push the 2WD/i-AWD switch in, and the “i-

increases (wheels run idle). If this state

where front wheels tend to race.

AWD” indicator will come on.

continues, the oil temperature of the

- When any wheel is in the air for

driving system parts increases.

such reason as running off the

The “i-AWD” warning light warns of this

road, do not race it needlessly.

condition by blinking. At the same time,

•

If the “i-AWD” warning light comes

the information display on the instrument

on or blinks when driving, there

cluster shows this message: “AWD SYS-

may be something wrong with the i-

TEM HIGH TEMP AWD IS OFF”.

AWD system. Have the system

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

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dealer.

From i-AWD to 2WD

•

The information display shows the

Push the “2WD/i-AWD” switch so that it

“AWD SYSTEM HIGH TEMP AWD IS

releases, and the

“i-AWD” indicator will

OFF” message whenever the “i-

turn off.

AWD” warning light comes on or

blinks.

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NOTE:

• The 2WD/i-AWD switch can be operated

when the vehicle is either stopped or

When the “i-AWD” warning light comes

moving.

on after you have operated your vehicle

• Make sure that the front wheels are in

in the i-AWD mode continuously, park

the straight ahead position when operat-

the vehicle at a safe place and run the

ing the 2WD/i-AWD switch.

engine idle. After some time, the “i-AWD”

• While making turns or accelerating and

indicator light turns on again and the

decelerating, operating the 2WD/i-AWD

driving mode returns to the

“i-AWD”

switch or pressing the engine switch to

mode.

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Cruise Control (if equipped)

CAUTION

WARNING

Unevenly worn tires can cause prob-

To help avoid loss of vehicle control,

lems with operation of the

2WD/i-

do not use the cruise control system

AWD switch. Be sure to rotate the

when driving in heavy traffic, on slip-

tires according to the maintenance

pery or winding roads, or on steep

schedule. Refer to “Tires” and “Main-

downgrades.

tenance Schedule” in the “INSPEC-

TION AND MAINTENANCE” section

for proper tire rotation procedures.

(1)

(2)

(3)

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The cruise control system allows you to

maintain a steady speed without keeping

your foot on the accelerator pedal. The

controls for operating the cruise control

system are on the steering wheel.

You can use the cruise control system with

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the following conditions:

(1) “CRUISE” switch

• For manual transaxle vehicle, the gear

(2) “CANCEL” switch

position is in 4th, 5th or 6th.

(3) “RES +/SET -” switch

• For a CVT vehicle, the select lever is in

“D” position or the gear is in 3rd, 4th, 5th

or 6th with the lever in the “M” position.

• The vehicle speed is about 25 mph (40

km/h) or higher.

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To Set Cruising Speed

“SET” indicator light

NOTE:

1) Turn on the cruise control system by

For CVT vehicle, when the cruising speed

pushing the “CRUISE” switch (1). When

is maintained, you cannot decelerate by

the “CRUISE” indicator light comes on,

using the engine brake if you downshift

you can set cruising speed.

from higher gear to

3rd in the manual

2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

mode.

speed.

To decelerate while the cruise control is on,

3) Push down the “RES +/SET -” switch

depress the brake pedal or push down the

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(3) and turn on the “SET” indicator light.

“RES +/SET -” switch (3).

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal

When the vehicle’s speed is controlled by

and the set speed will be maintained.

the cruise control system, a “SET” indica-

To Change Cruising Speed

tor light on the instrument cluster will be

Using the accelerator pedal

WARNING

on.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, acceler-

If the cruising speed is set by acci-

ate to the desired speed using the acceler-

To Change Speed Temporarily

dent, you cannot decelerate or could

ator pedal and push down the “RES +/SET

When the cruising speed is maintained,

loose control of the vehicle. This

-” switch (3). The new speed will be main-

you can temporarily accelerate or deceler-

could lead to an accident, resulting in

tained.

ate.

severe injury or death.

To accelerate, depress the accelerator

Using the brake pedal

Turn off the cruise control system

pedal. When you take your foot off the

To reset at a slower cruising speed, decel-

and make sure the “CRUISE” indica-

pedal, your vehicle will return to the set

erate to the desired speed using the brake

tor light is off when the system is not

speed.

pedal and push down the “RES +/SET -”

in use.

switch (3). The new speed will be main-

To decelerate, depress the brake pedal.

tained.

“CRUISE” indicator light

The set speed will be canceled and “SET”

indicator light will go off.

NOTE:

To resume the previously set speed, push

When the brake pedal is depressed, the

up the “RES +/SET -” switch (3) and turn

“SET” indicator light goes off until reset the

on the “SET” indicator light again when

cruising speed.

vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).

The vehicle will accelerate to and maintain

Using the cruise control switch

the previously set speed.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, press

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repeatedly or hold push up the “RES +/

When you push the “CRUISE” switch, the

SET -” switch

(3). Vehicle speed will

system is on and a “CRUISE” indicator

light on the instrument cluster will be on.

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steadily increase. When you release the

km/h) when the vehicle is not in the above

Parking Sensors

switch, the new speed will be maintained.

conditions.

(if equipped)

To reset at a slower cruising speed, press

To turn off the cruise control system, push

repeatedly or hold push down the “RES +/

the “CRUISE” switch (1) and make sure

SET -” switch (3) until the vehicle has

the “CRUISE” indicator light is off.

slowed to the desired speed, then release

Also, if the malfunction indicator light in the

the switch. The new speed will be main-

instrument cluster comes on or blinks, the

tained.

cruise control system will be turned off.

(1)

NOTE:

NOTE:

You can adjust the set speed by approxi-

If you turn off the cruise control system, the

mately 1.0 mph (1.6 km/h) by pushing a

previously set speed in the memory is

cruise control switch quickly.

cleared. Reset your cruising speed again.

Cancellation of the Cruise Control

The “SET” indicator light will go off and the

cruise control will be canceled temporarily

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with following procedures:

(1) Symbol representing

an

obstacle

• Push the “CANCEL” switch (2).

detected by parking sensor*

• Depress the brake pedal.

* This symbol represents an obstacle that

• For manual transaxle, depress the clutch

is located to the right rear at the vehicle.

pedal.

• The parking sensor system uses ultra-

• For CVT, downshift from 3rd to 2nd in the

manual mode.

sonic sensors to detect obstacles near

the rear bumper. If obstacles are sensed

• The vehicle speed falls more than about

20 percent from the set speed.

while you are parking or moving the

vehicle slowly, the system warns you by

• Any time the vehicle speed falls below

25 mph (40 km/h).

sounding a buzzer and displaying sym-

bols representing the obstacles on the

• When the vehicle skids and ESP^® (if

equipped) is activated.

information display in the instrument

cluster.

To resume the previously set speed, push

• The system emits an ultrasonic wave

up the “RES +/SET -” switch (3) and turn

and the relevant sensor detects the

on the “SET” indicator light. Besides, the

return of the wave reflected by an obsta-

vehicle speed has to be above 25 mph (40

cle. The system measures the time

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taken by the ultrasonic wave to reach the

Sensor Locations

Approximate Areas Where Obstacles

obstacle and return from it, from which it

Can Be Detected

On rear bumper

determines the obstacle’s position.

• The parking sensor function can be used

when you press the engine switch to

change the ignition mode to “ON”, the

gearshift lever is in the “R” position and

the parking sensor switch is in the ON

position. This function is helpful when

parallel-parking the vehicle, steering the

vehicle into the garage or moving slowly

in a place with obstacles.

WARNING

(2)

(1)

(1)

(2)

•

The parking sensor warns you of

obstacles with buzzers and by

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showing you the location of the

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•

An obstacle within about 20 cm (8 in)

obstacles on the information dis-

(1) Rear center sensors (2 places)

play. However, you must still pay

from a sensor or just below a sensor is

(2) Rear corner sensors (2 places)

not detectable.

full attention yourself while driving.

•

The sensors can detect obstacles

•

The sensors can detect an obstacle up

CAUTION

to about 1.5 m (5 ft) from the rear of

only within a limited area and only

when the vehicle is moving within a

Avoid hitting the sensor areas or

vehicle.

limited speed range. So, in tricky

directing the nozzle of a high-pres-

areas, you must move the vehicle

sure car washer onto the sensor

slowly while checking around it

areas. Otherwise, the sensors may be

using your direct vision or rearview

damaged.

mirrors. There is increased risk of

NOTE:

an accident if you control the vehi-

• If the bumper hits a hard object, the sen-

cle relying only on the parking sen-

sors on it may not work properly. If this

sor.

occurs, have the sensors inspected by

an authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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• The system may calculate the distance

CAUTION

CAUTION

to a road sign or similar obstacle to be

shorter than the actual distance.

•

Under the following conditions, the

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Certification (Canada only)

parking sensor system may not

- Sensors have intercepted ultra-

This ISM device complies with Canadian

work normally because the sensors

sonic noise from another vehi-

ICES*-001

cannot detect obstacles correctly.

cle’s horn, engine, air braking

- Sensors are covered with mud,

system (large vehicles), or park-

* Interference-Causing

Equipment

Stan-

ice or other materials.

(Such

ing sensor.

dards

materials must be removed for

- Obstacles are too close to the

normal operation.)

sensors.

- Sensors are wet from water

- Sensors are at an angle to a

splashes or heavy rain.

highly reflective object such as

- Sensors are covered by a hand,

glass. (Ultrasonic waves are not

sticker, accessory, etc.

reflected back from the obstacle.)

- There is an accessory or other

•

Sensors may not be able to cor-

object attached within the sen-

rectly detect the following types of

sor’s sensing area.

obstacles:

- Items such as tow hooks, a back-

- Objects made of a thin material

lit license plate, commercially

like wire netting and ropes

available corner poles, radio

- Square-shaped curbstones or

antenna, etc. are installed on the

other objects with sharp edges

bumper.

- Tall objects with a large upper

- The height of the bumper is

part like a road sign

changed due to alteration to the

- Low-profile objects such as curb-

suspension or other causes.

stones

- The sensor areas are extremely

- Sound-absorbing objects such

hot from direct sunlight or cold

as cotton and snow

due to freezing weather.

NOTE:

- The vehicle is on a rough sur-

• Thin poles or obstacles lower than the

face, slope, gravel road or grass

sensors may become undetectable as

field.

the vehicle moves closer to them even if

- The vehicle is at a steep angle.

they have been detected from longer dis-

(Continued)

tances.

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How to Use the Parking Sensor

Obstacle Indication by Parking Sen-

Parking Sensor Switch

Switch

sor

posi-

State

tion

ON

(1)

• The indicator lights up and

(2)

when all necessary condi-

tions are met, system

becomes ready for opera-

tion.

OFF

• The system does not

operate. Place the switch

(2)

(1)

(2)

in this position if you do

not wish to use the park-

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ing sensor.

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(1) Parking sensor switch

(1) Obstacle detected by rear center sen-

NOTE:

(2) Indicator

sors

If you push the parking sensor switch from

(2) Obstacle detected by rear corner sen-

•

When you push the parking

sensor

the OFF to ON position when the ignition

sors

switch with the engine switch in the “ON”

mode has been changed to “ON” by press-

mode, the switch releases to the ON

ing the engine switch, the inside buzzer

Upon detecting an obstacle, the parking

position and the indicator in the switch

sounds once.

sensor causes an interior buzzer to sound

comes on. If you then place the gearshift

and a symbol representing the obstacle

lever in the “R” position, the parking sen-

appears an the information display in the

sor system is activated.

instrument cluster.

•

Push the switch again and it stays in; this

• A different symbol is displayed depend-

is the OFF position. The indicator in the

ing on the direction and distance of the

switch goes out and the parking sensor

obstacle.

is deactivated.

• A buzzer located behind the rear seat

sounds when a sensor at the rear

detects an obstacle.

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• Warnings when obstacles are detected

•

Warnings when obstacles are detected

Warning and Indicator Messages

by corner sensors

by center sensors

If there is a problem or warning regarding

the parking sensor system, a message is

Distance

Distance

displayed on the information display in the

Buzzer

Symbol

Buzzer

Symbol

instrument cluster, and a symbol flashes

(approx.)

(approx.)

and the buzzer sounds. If a message is

displayed, follow its instruction.

37.5 - 60 cm

Short beeps at

Three

60 - 150 cm

Short beeps at

(15 - 24 in)

short intervals

lines

(24 - 59 in)

long intervals

Probable

Three

Message

Symbol

Buzzer

cause and

Short beeps at

lines

remedy

25 - 37.5 cm

45 - 60 cm

Short beeps at

very short

Two lines

(10 - 25 in)

(18 - 24 in)

short intervals

Two

Series

There may

intervals

flashing

of dou-

be prob-

lines in a

ble

lem with

Less than

Short beeps at

Continuous

35 - 45 cm

25 cm

One line

very short

Two lines

sensor

beeps

the park-

beep

(14 - 18 in)

location.

ing sensor

(10 in)

intervals

system.

Less than

Have your

Continuous

35 cm

One line

vehicle

beep

(14 in)

inspected

by an

NOTE:

authorized

• Symbols are displayed with a short delay

SUZUKI

after the detection of obstacles.

dealer.

• If the system detects multiple obstacles

One

Series

The indi-

simultaneously, the display shows all of

flashing

of sin-

cated sen-

their positions using the corresponding

line in a

gle

sor is

symbols. However, the buzzers will

sensor

beeps

contami-

sound only for the nearest obstacles.

location.

nated.

Wipe it

clean with

a soft

cloth.

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Braking

WARNING

WARNING

If water gets into the brake drums,

Even without reserve power in the

brake performance may become poor

brake system, you can still stop the

and unpredictable.

vehicle by pressing the brake pedal

After driving through water or wash-

harder than normally required. How-

ing the underside of the vehicle, test

ever, the stopping distance may be

the brakes while driving at a slow

longer.

speed to see if they have maintained

their normal effectiveness. If the

Brake Assist System

brakes are less effective than normal,

When you slam the brakes on, the brake

dry them by repeatedly applying the

assist system judges as an emergency

brakes while driving slowly until the

stop and provides more powerful braking

brakes have regained their normal

for a driver who cannot hold down the

effectiveness.

brake pedal firmly.

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The distance needed to bring any vehicle

Power-Assisted Brakes

NOTE:

to a halt increases with the speed of the

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes. If

If you quickly and forcefully depress the

vehicle. The braking distance needed, for

power assistance is lost due to a stalled

brakes, you may hear a clicking sound in

example, at

60 km/h (37 mph) will be

engine or other failures, the system is still

the brake pedal. This is normal and indi-

approximately

4 times greater than the

fully operational on reserve power and you

cates that the brake assist system is acti-

braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19

can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by

vated properly.

mph). Start to brake the vehicle when there

pressing the brake pedal once and holding

is plenty of distance between your vehicle

it down. The reserve power is partly used

and the stopping point, and slow down

up when you depress the brake pedal and

gradually.

reduces each time the pedal is pressed.

Apply smooth and even pressure to the

pedal. Do not pump the pedal.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

(if equipped)

WARNING

ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-

•

On some types of loose surfaces

tronically controlling braking pressure. It

(such as gravel, snow-covered

will also help you maintain steering control

roads, etc.), the stopping distance

when braking on slippery surfaces or when

required for an ABS-equipped vehi-

braking hard.

cle may be slightly greater than for

The ABS works automatically, so you do

a comparable vehicle with a con-

not need any special braking technique.

ventional brake system. With a

(1)

(2)

Just push the brake pedal down without

conventional brake system, skid-

pumping. The ABS will operate whenever it

ding tires are able to “plow” the

senses that the wheels are locking up.

gravel or snow layer, shortening

the stopping distance. ABS mini-

You may feel the brake pedal pulsate while

mizes this resistance effect. Allow

the ABS is operating.

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for extra stopping distance when

(1) ABS warning light

driving on loose surfaces.

NOTE:

(2) Brake system warning light

•

On regular paved roads, some driv-

The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is

ers may be able to obtain slightly

under about 10 km/h (6 mph).

shorter stopping distances with

conventional brake systems than

with ABS.

•

In both of the above conditions,

ABS will still offer the advantage of

helping you maintain directional

control. However, remember that

ABS will not compensate for bad

road or weather conditions or poor

driver judgment. Use good judg-

ment and do not drive faster than

conditions will safely allow.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

How the ABS Works

WARNING

WARNING

A computer continuously monitors wheel

speed. The computer compares the

If the ABS warning light (1) on the

If the ABS warning light (1) and the

changes in wheel speed when braking. If

instrument panel comes on and stays

Brake system warning light (2) on the

the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a

on while driving, there may be a prob-

instrument panel simultaneously stay

skidding situation, the computer will

lem with the ABS system.

on or come on when driving, both

change braking pressure several times

If this happens:

anti-lock function and rear brake

each second to prevent the wheels from

1) Pull off the road and stop care-

force control function (proportioning

locking. When you start your vehicle or

fully.

valve function) of the ABS system

when you accelerate after a hard stop, you

2) Press the engine switch to change

may have failed. This could cause the

may hear a momentary motor or clicking

the ignition mode to

“LOCK”

rear wheels to skid or the vehicle to

noise as the system resets or checks itself.

(OFF) and then start the engine

spin during braking on a slippery

again.

road or hard braking on a dry paved

WARNING

If the warning light comes on briefly

road. If both warning lights come on,

then turns off, the system is normal.

drive carefully, avoiding hard braking

The ABS may not work properly if

If the warning light still stays on,

as much as possible, and ask your

tires or wheels other than those

have the system inspected by your

SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS

specified in the owner’s manual are

SUZUKI dealer immediately. If the

system immediately.

used. This is because the ABS works

ABS system becomes inoperative,

by comparing changes in wheel

the brake system will function as an

speed. When replacing tires or

ordinary brake system that has no

wheels, use only the size and type

ABS.

specified in this owner’s manual.

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