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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

85Z14-03E

Why Safety Belts Work

When you ride in or on anything, you go as
fast as it goes.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just
a seat on wheels.

Put someone on it.

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle.
The rider doesn’t stop.

The person keeps going until stopped by
something. In a real vehicle, it could be the
windshield...

or the instrument panel...

or the safety belts!

With safety belts, you slow down as the
vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
You stop over more distance, and your

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Summary of Contents for 2008 Reno

Page 1: ...Part No 99011 85Z14 03E July 2007 OWNER S MANUAL 2008 Keep With Vehicle At All Times Contains Important Information On Safety Operation Maintenance...

Page 2: ...Prepared by July 2007 Part No 99011 85Z14 03E Printed in U S A TP222...

Page 3: ...This owner s manual applies to the RENO series 85Z005 NOTE The illustrated model is one of the RENO series COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 2007...

Page 4: ...before operating your vehicle Afterwards keep this Manual in the glove box for future reference Should you resell the vehicle please leave this Manual with it for the next owner In addition to the Own...

Page 5: ...gine coolant see section 5 6 Windshield washer fluid see section 5 7 Battery see section 5 8 Tire pressure see tire information label on driver s door lock pillar 9 Spare tire see section 5 10 Engine...

Page 6: ...duct compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 1 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 2 INSTRUMEN...

Page 7: ...orrected by your SUZUKI dealer 1 Air Bag Warning Label 2 Passenger Air Bag Warning Label 3 Rear Center Safety Belt Warning Label 4 Jack Warning Label 5 Brake Reservoir Cap Warning Mes sage 6 Cooling F...

Page 8: ...of additional informa tion or if you are dissatisfied request that your SUZUKI dealer arrange a meeting with your District Service Manager If after doing so you still require further assistance and yo...

Page 9: ...ld result in death or injury CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage WARNING Do not modify this vehicle Modifica tion could adversely affect safety handling performanc...

Page 10: ...le symbols you may find on your vehicle WARNING POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW DOOR LOCK UNLOCK DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING P...

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Page 12: ...SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 1 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Front Seats 1 1 Rear Seats 1 4 Safety Belts 1 5 Child Restraints 1 15 Supplemental Restraint System air bags 1 26 Restraint System Check 1 33...

Page 13: ...e seat to where you want it and release the bar Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place WARNING Never attempt to adjust the driver s seat or seatback while...

Page 14: ...s seat To adjust the front seat lumbar support use the lever located on the outboard side of the seatback Push the lever down to adjust the support for the lower part of the seatback Pull the lever u...

Page 15: ...aint pull the head restraint all the way up Then push in the release button and lift the head restraint from the guide sleeve Replace the head restraint and reset it in the original position before dr...

Page 16: ...atback to the upright posi tion do the following 1 Lift up the seatback and push it to its original position Ensure that the safety belts are not twisted or caught under the seatback 2 Push back firml...

Page 17: ...luggage or other cargo higher than the front seats Do not allow passengers to sit on the folded seatbacks while the vehicle is in motion Unrestrained luggage or passen gers on a folded seatback can b...

Page 18: ...it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety...

Page 19: ...d driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your con trol such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at spe...

Page 20: ...t able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin...

Page 21: ...lder Misadjustment of the belt could reduce the effective ness of the safety belt in a crash WARNING You can be severely hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too m...

Page 22: ...ng pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be severely injured if they don t wear safety belts WARNING You can be severely injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a c...

Page 23: ...portant for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who...

Page 24: ...low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones so you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply...

Page 25: ...ome smoke may be released These conditions are not harmful and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle The driver and all passengers must be properly restrained by wearing safety belts at all times whet...

Page 26: ...ZUKI dealer body repair shop or scrap yard for assistance Safety Belt Extender 65D613 1 Center of body 2 Less than 152 mm 6 inches 3 Open end of extender buckle If a safety belt cannot be fastened sec...

Page 27: ...erly WARNING Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash Only use an extender for the per son vehicle and seating position it was provided for A front safety belt e...

Page 28: ...s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the dist...

Page 29: ...height limitations for a particu lar child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for chil dren with special needs WARNING People should never hold a baby in their arms wh...

Page 30: ...d weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the stron gest part of an infant...

Page 31: ...child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the infant s shoulders and buckle together at t...

Page 32: ...be anchored Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child re...

Page 33: ...on because there is no place to anchor the top strap Top strap anchors are located at both sides and at the center of the lower rear tail member in the rear cargo area Pull the front part of the plast...

Page 34: ...chors A in the rear outside seat positions To assist you in locating the lower anchors each seating position with the LATCH sys tem has a circular disk on the seatback at each lower anchor position Th...

Page 35: ...ild restraint is forward facing attach the top strap to the top strap anchor See Top Strap in this section Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions 5 Push and pull the child...

Page 36: ...h or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if yo...

Page 37: ...d restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the child restraint in this seat See Manual Seats in this sec tion When the passenger sensing system has turned of...

Page 38: ...let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Supplemental Restraint System air bags This section explains the frontal a...

Page 39: ...ess light 8 Early crash sensor 9 Side air bag 10 Side air bag sensor The words AIR BAG will appear on the side of the front seatback closest to the door to indicate the presence of a side impact air b...

Page 40: ...ag for that person WARNING Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could severely i...

Page 41: ...s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passen ger s side The side impact air bag is in the side of the front seatback closest to the door S4U1015A L3U1063A L3U1064A WARNING Don t put anyt...

Page 42: ...nger sensing sys tem When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger s frontal air bag and side air bag the passenger air bag off indicator in the clock display will light and stay lit...

Page 43: ...ehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 14 mph 14 5 to 23 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can b...

Page 44: ...ontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with side impact air bags What Will You See A...

Page 45: ...parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If...

Page 46: ...s safety belt pretensioners and safety belts Be sure to do so Then the new pretensioners and safety belts will be there to help protect you in a collision If your vehicle is equipped with side air ba...

Page 47: ...1 35 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MEMO...

Page 48: ...TROLS 2 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Keys 2 1 Doors and Locks 2 4 Windows 2 7 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 8 Daily Inspection Checklist 2 10 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 10 Mirrors 2 20 Storage Areas 2...

Page 49: ...nditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device complies w...

Page 50: ...ocking has occurred The theft deter rent system will deactivate and the security indicator located on the driver s door lock will turn off If a door is not opened or if the engine is not started withi...

Page 51: ...e the battery and replace it with the new one Make sure the positive side of the battery faces up Use one three volt CR1616 or equivalent type battery 4 Close the cover of the transmitter unit and put...

Page 52: ...ou unlock the door using the key or the optional keyless entry transmitter The indicator will turn on when you lock the door using the key or the keyless entry transmitter The security indicator is lo...

Page 53: ...your vehicle has this feature you can unlock or lock the doors on your vehicle using the driver s door lock switch Push down the front part of the switch to unlock the doors Push down the back part o...

Page 54: ...n the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver s door open Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys All of the doors except for the driver s door can be locked from...

Page 55: ...vehicle with manual windows use the window crank to open and close each win dow The rear windows do not open fully Power Windows If your vehicle has this feature the power window switches are located...

Page 56: ...sun visor to expose the vanity mirror Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothin...

Page 57: ...nlock The hazard warning lamps will flash twice The theft deterrent mode will deacti vate How the System Alarm is Activated If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry...

Page 58: ...ng under hood checks 1 Engine oil level 2 Coolant level 3 Brake fluid level 4 Power steering if equipped fluid level 5 Windshield washer fluid level 6 Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle...

Page 59: ...ift lever to PARK P or NEU TRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Manual Transmission The gear selector s...

Page 60: ...move easily Also this is the only position from which you can remove the key after turning it to LOCK Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic...

Page 61: ...speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power than SECOND 2 but lower fuel economy You can use i...

Page 62: ...repaired as soon as possible when this condition occurs Hold Mode You can select this mode to drive with some characteristics of a manual transmis sion With the HOLD mode turned on the automatic trans...

Page 63: ...iving like manual transmission When in the hold mode condition you can use the automatic transmission as a 4 speed manual transmission Manual Transmission Operation Five Speed This is your shift patte...

Page 64: ...ng tip Under cold weather conditions the parking brake can freeze in the engaged position This is most likely to happen if the brakes are wet If there is a risk that the parking brake may freeze after...

Page 65: ...release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can p...

Page 66: ...r vehicle do the follow ing 1 Hold the brake pedal down and firmly apply the parking brake 2 Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the appropriate position as stated below Whe...

Page 67: ...ely WARNING Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dan gerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier Warning under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let...

Page 68: ...on the driver s and passenger s doors The outside rearview mirrors can be folded flat against the side of the vehicle by push ing them toward the vehicle Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has thi...

Page 69: ...on the instrument panel Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle upward Close the glove box with a firm push Cupholder s The cupholders are located in the center console and in the rear...

Page 70: ...torage Area Your vehicle may have a sliding storage tray located under the front passenger seat To use the tray pull up on the end of the tray and pull it toward the instrument panel Push the tray tow...

Page 71: ...dio and defogger performance See your SUZUKI dealer for details Sunroof If your vehicle has this feature the switch is located between the map lamp buttons The sunroof will only operate when the ignit...

Page 72: ...ilure WARNING Never allow any part of your body such as hands or head to stick out of the sunroof opening while the vehicle is moving Be sure there are no hands or other obstructions in the path of th...

Page 73: ...2 25 FEATURES AND CONTROLS MEMO...

Page 74: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel Overview 3 1 Climate Controls 3 12 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 3 18 Audio System 3 29...

Page 75: ...lowing A Air Outlet B Instrument Panel Cluster C Air Outlet D Hazard Warning Flashers Button E Digital Clock F Audio System G Instrument Panel Brightness Control H Hood Release I Climate Control Syste...

Page 76: ...he key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals...

Page 77: ...Beam Changer Flash to Pass For information on the exterior lamps see Exterior Lamps in this section Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has three positions The upward and downward positions...

Page 78: ...e turn signal multifunc tion lever toward you Flash to Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turn...

Page 79: ...sen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or...

Page 80: ...prayed or the washer motor can be damaged Do not attempt to remove dirt from a dry windshield with the wipers or you can damage the windshield and the wiper blades Always wet the windshield with washe...

Page 81: ...you want and then release the button To increase your speed in very small amounts tap the RESUME button and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The...

Page 82: ...ed lamps and lights OFF Off Turn the band to this position to turn all lamps off except the Daytime Running Lamps DRL Lamps On Reminder You will hear a warning chime when the exterior lamp band is in...

Page 83: ...p band to ON To turn off the front fog lamps turn the fog lamp band to OFF An indicator light on the secondary infor mation center will come on when the fog lamps are on See Fog Lamp Light in this sec...

Page 84: ...The accessory power outlet is operational when the ignition is in the ACC or ON positions Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown...

Page 85: ...nition to ACC or ON push the cigarette lighter in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself CAUTION Power outlets are designed for acces sory plugs only Do not hang any typ...

Page 86: ...the time to the nearest hour press the S button For example if this button is pressed while the time is between 8 00 and 8 29 the dis play is set to 8 00 If this button is pressed while the time is b...

Page 87: ...increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle Turn the knob to the blue area to get cool air and to the red area to get warm air Air Distribution To change the current mode select one of t...

Page 88: ...the recir culation mode for extended periods If this happens select the defrost mode Air Conditioning If your vehicle has air conditioning follow these steps to use the system Start the engine and set...

Page 89: ...idling or after turning off the engine This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be mini...

Page 90: ...r window This feature will only work when the ignition is in ON Rear Press the button to turn the rear window and outside mirror defogger on or off The defogger will turn off approximately 10 min utes...

Page 91: ...vehicle more effectively Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may be equipped with a pas senger compartment air filter It is located on the passenger side under the glove box The filter trap...

Page 92: ...w your warning lights and gauges They re a big help Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehi cle is running You ll know how fast you...

Page 93: ...Tone If your vehicle has this feature a tone instead of a chime will sound for several seconds when the ignition is ON to remind people to fasten their safety belts The tone will not sound if the driv...

Page 94: ...ave it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light The charging system light will come on when you turn on the ignition and the engine is not running as a check t...

Page 95: ...has an anti lock brake sys tem the ABS warning light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition ON This indicates that the system is performing a self check and the indicator bulb is operat ing prop...

Page 96: ...is feature this light will come on when the Hold mode is active If the HOLD mode light flashes have your vehicle checked See Hold Mode under Automatic Trans mission Operation in section 2 for addi tio...

Page 97: ...em malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Diag nosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Av...

Page 98: ...problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local govern ments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on you...

Page 99: ...e light will turn off when the cruise control is turned off Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenever the high beam headlamps are on See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer under Turn Signal Multifunc...

Page 100: ...e fuel tank See Filling Your Tank in section 5 Door Ajar Light This light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latched If the key is in the ignition while the driver s door is open y...

Page 101: ...pressure recommended by the vehi cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac ard or tire inflation pressure label and this manual If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indi cated on th...

Page 102: ...s sure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replace ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning pr...

Page 103: ...isappear nor mally Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibrations may cause sound to skip This unit uses a precision mechanism Even in the event that trouble arises never open the case...

Page 104: ...with a pencil or pen 52D349 Do not use any solvents such as commer cially available cleaners anti static spray or thinner to clean compact discs 52D350 Do not use compact discs that have large scratc...

Page 105: ...ss this button for a short time to MUTE the radio Press the button again to cancel MUTE Finding a Station AM button 2 Press this button to switch to an AM sta tion The display will show the selection...

Page 106: ...r Display CH 1 CH 6 will flash on the display when the station has been set When ever that numbered preset button is pressed the memorized station will return 5 Repeat the previous four steps for each...

Page 107: ...single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quali...

Page 108: ...P3 WMA files on one disc Make sure each MP3 WMA file has a mp3 or wma extension other file extensions may not work The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders 5 sessions and 999 f...

Page 109: ...e CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded a...

Page 110: ...ck of the head unit with an aux connector 2 Turn the device on 3 Press this button If you want to control the volume level use the volume buttons of the head unit or the device Using the Auxiliary Inp...

Page 111: ...ss this button to increase the volume level Volume Down Button Press this button to decrease the volume level Seek Button RADIO MODE Press the Seek Button for a short time to search for stored radio c...

Page 112: ...ckwise to increase or decrease the volume Press this button for a short time to MUTE the radio Press the button again to cancel MUTE Finding a Station AM button 2 Press this button to switch to an AM...

Page 113: ...n number Display CH 1 CH 6 will flash on the display when the station has been set When ever that numbered preset button is pressed the memorized station will return 5 Repeat the previous four steps f...

Page 114: ...h 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording th...

Page 115: ...o and MP3 WMA files on one disc Make sure each MP3 WMA file has a mp3 or wma extension other file extensions may not work The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders 5 sessions an...

Page 116: ...e CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded a...

Page 117: ...ck of the head unit with an aux connector 2 Turn the device on 3 Press this button If you want to control the volume level use the volume buttons of the head unit or the device Using the Auxiliary Inp...

Page 118: ...s this button to increase the volume level Volume Down Button Press this button to decrease the volume level Seek Button RADIO MODE Press the Seek Button for a short time to search for stored radio ch...

Page 119: ...stored in the maga zine of the CD changer A selection of tracks from the 6 discs stored in the disc magazine can be made and automatically played in the order of your preference NOTE The CD changer is...

Page 120: ...or of the CD changer to the right until it is completely latched 86Z014 2 Press the eject button on the CD changer and remove the magazine 86Z015 3 Pull a tray out of the magazine by pressing the tray...

Page 121: ...ton allows you to make quick selections from your playing disc 1 To play the next track rotate this knob clockwise for less than 1 second or press the track up button once Each time you rotate the kno...

Page 122: ...y will resume Random Play To play a CD disc in random order press the 4 or 5 RDM button RDM will be displayed in VFD and the audio system will play the CD in random order To cancel this function press...

Page 123: ...3 49 INSTRUMENT PANEL MEMO...

Page 124: ...DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 1 Towing 4 16...

Page 125: ...r Alcohol affects four things that everyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involv...

Page 126: ...th a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 pe...

Page 127: ...Avoid needless heavy braking Some peo ple drive in spurts heavy acceleration fol lowed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool be...

Page 128: ...own firmly and let anti lock work for you You may hear the anti lock pump or motor operate and feel the brake pedal pulsate but this is normal Braking in Emergencies At some time nearly every driver g...

Page 129: ...the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you l...

Page 130: ...ull 180 degrees very quickly with out removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency...

Page 131: ...ne isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehi cle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left la...

Page 132: ...fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you ma...

Page 133: ...ent The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge...

Page 134: ...d tires with proper tread depth See Tires in section 5 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers a...

Page 135: ...en use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you...

Page 136: ...ountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is differ ent from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips...

Page 137: ...rly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tire...

Page 138: ...sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that y...

Page 139: ...ng Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear or with a m...

Page 140: ...oper towing equip ment See your SUZUKI dealer or traile ring professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle f...

Page 141: ...ad Capacity Maximum weight of cargo and luggage that the vehicle can safely carry Cargo load capacity is the dif ference between the total load capacity of the vehicle and the total combined weight of...

Page 142: ...y not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 Vehicle Loading Example As an example suppose that the Tire and Loading Information label on your vehicle indicat...

Page 143: ...tire inflation pressure will not increase the GVWR or GAWR limit of your vehicle Towing a Trailer Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer The vehicle is not designed or intended for such use Towing a...

Page 144: ...1 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 4 Headlamp Aiming 5 23 Bulb Replacement 5 23 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 27 Tires 5 28 Tire Pressure Monitoring System 5 32 Appearance Care 5 44 Vehicle Id...

Page 145: ...a lower octane rating as low as 85 if heavy knocking does not occur Refill your tank with proper fuel as soon as possible Oth erwise you might damage your engine If you are using 87 or higher octane...

Page 146: ...the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your SUZUKI dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you pla...

Page 147: ...been left off or is improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in section 3 N4U5041A WARNING If you spill fuel and then something ignit...

Page 148: ...s inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact shou...

Page 149: ...its retainer and place the hood prop into the slot in the hood 4 Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the...

Page 150: ...the following A Engine Air Cleaner Filter B Engine Oil Filler Cap C Brake Clutch Fluid Reservoir D Engine Coolant Surge Tank E Underhood Fuse Block F Battery G Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir H Pow...

Page 151: ...location of the engine oil dipstick Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipst...

Page 152: ...he front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Insti tute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper v...

Page 153: ...d Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap a...

Page 154: ...he fluid is contaminated or discolored change the automatic transmission fluid A decrease in the fluid level indicates a leak in the automatic transmission If noted contact your SUZUKI dealer for repa...

Page 155: ...1 Turn the engine off 2 Allow the transmission to cool It must be cool enough for you to rest your fin gers on the transmission case 3 Remove filler plug 4 Make sure the fluid reaches the bottom edge...

Page 156: ...d in color or silicate based cool ant which is blue These two types of cool ant are not compatible with each other and should never be mixed Therefore if the original coolant in your vehicle s cooling...

Page 157: ...proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the ov...

Page 158: ...w as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warn ing you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive nor mally CAUTION Your cool...

Page 159: ...sn t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven t found a problem yet check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank If coolant is visible but the coola...

Page 160: ...ng system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to loosen the pressure cap WARNING Adding only plain water to your cool ing system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liq...

Page 161: ...the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated See your SUZUKI dealer if necessary Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the front of the...

Page 162: ...le level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake...

Page 163: ...s in the proper sequence to SUZUKI torque specifica tions Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets See Brake System Inspection in section 6 WARNING If you have too much brake flui...

Page 164: ...er shown on the original battery s label See Engine Compartment Over view in this section for battery location Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the...

Page 165: ...here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehi cle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote...

Page 166: ...art or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts th...

Page 167: ...aim or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for vertical aim If you believe your headlamps need to be re aimed we recommend that you take your vehicle to the dealer for service However i...

Page 168: ...the hood 2 Remove the two bolts and one nut and remove the headlamp assembly 3 Turn the front turn signal bulb socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp housing...

Page 169: ...mp bulb 1 Use a flat screwdriver to pry the lamp assembly from the lamp assembly holder 2 Replace the bulb See Replacement Bulbs in this section for the proper bulb 3 Reinstall the lamp assembly Tail...

Page 170: ...ee Replacement Bulbs in this section 6 Replace the bulb socket into the lamp housing Turn the bulb socket clockwise to secure it 7 Replace the protective cover and close the liftgate License Plate Lam...

Page 171: ...r blades become brittle or damaged or make streaks when wiping replace the wiper blades for optimum driv ing visibility Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Her...

Page 172: ...s of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread E Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG T...

Page 173: ...Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load See Compact Spare Tire in this section and Load ing Your Vehicle in section 4 E Tire In...

Page 174: ...the wheel in inches F Service Description These characters represent the load range and the speed rating of a tire The load range represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry Th...

Page 175: ...m air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weig...

Page 176: ...d dividing by 2 TABLE 1 Occupant Loading and Dis tribution For Vehicle Normal Load For Various Designated Seating Capacities Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the origi...

Page 177: ...flat tire replace it with a spare tire Refer to Changing a Flat Tire in section 5 If one or more of your tires is under inflated adjust the inflation pressure in all of your tires to the recommended i...

Page 178: ...oler conditions that low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive the vehi cle This could be an early indicator that your tire...

Page 179: ...Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the mo...

Page 180: ...aired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire and Loading Infor mation label Make sure the replacements ar...

Page 181: ...t as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance Temperature A B C The temperature grades are...

Page 182: ...rly If air goes out of a tire WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your t...

Page 183: ...ur hazard warning flash ers The following steps will tell you how to use the jack to change a tire WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dan gerous without the...

Page 184: ...se it The jack handle and the wheel wrench are located inside the foam tray Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers loosen the 4 plastic ca...

Page 185: ...erclockwise Lower the jack completely 12 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and ev...

Page 186: ...Index for the wheel nut torque specification CAUTION Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the...

Page 187: ...rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle CAUTION Tire chains won t fit your compact spare tire Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too D...

Page 188: ...ehicle Care Appearance Materials later in this section Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape...

Page 189: ...n ers may affect the surface finish Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior...

Page 190: ...ther and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish look ing new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Cleaning Winds...

Page 191: ...ose areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your SUZUKI dealer or an under body car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric condition...

Page 192: ...shield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overl...

Page 193: ...eature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your...

Page 194: ...S Antilock Brake System LTR Cigar Lighter CLSTR BTSI Cluster BTSI Solenoid RKE Remote keyless Entry BCK UP Back up BLANK Not Used TCM Transmission Control Module Fuses Usages ENG FUSE BOX DRL Engine F...

Page 195: ...OOL FAN LOW DEFOG COOL FAN HI DEFOG 30A COOL FAN LOW 20A PWR WNDW 20A COOL FAN HI 30A 25A I P FUSE 15A DR LCK 15A ECM 10A FUEL PUMP 15A MIR HTD 10A A C 10A FRT FOG 15A HORN 15A ILLUM LT 10A HI BEAM 15...

Page 196: ...LOW BEAM LT Head Lamp Low Beam Left ILLUM RT Illumination Circuit Parking Lamp Right LOW BEAM RT Head Lamp Low Beam Right SPARE Spare SPARE Spare SPARE Spare BATT PWR Battery Power ABS Antilock Brake...

Page 197: ...ual Transmission Fluid Complete Drain and Refill 1 9 quarts 1 8 L Wheel Nut Torque 81 lb ft 110 N m All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximately level as recommended...

Page 198: ...1 725 mm Overall Height 56 9 in 1 445 mm Wheel Base 102 4 in 2 600 mm Tread Front 58 3 in 1 480 mm Rear 58 3 in 1 480 mm Minimum Ground Clearance 6 3 in 160 mm Gross Vehicle Weight Rating See the safe...

Page 199: ...5 55 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE MEMO...

Page 200: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE General Information 6 1 Maintenance 6 2...

Page 201: ...and genuine parts Non SUZUKI genuine parts and accesso ries have not been examined or approved by SUZUKI SUZUKI can certify neither the suitability nor the safety of non SUZUKI parts and accessories a...

Page 202: ...37 5 45 52 5 60 67 5 75 82 5 90 97 5 105 112 5 x 1 000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 Drive Belt Alternator Power steering Pump A C Compressor I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Eng...

Page 203: ...ng Pump A C Compressor I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Engine Oil Oil Filter R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cooling System Hose Connections I I I I I I I I Engine Coolant Dex cool Inspect every 7 500 mil...

Page 204: ...ke Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Rear Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Parking Brake I I I I I I I Brake Line Connections Including Booster I I I I I I I Manual Transmission F...

Page 205: ...I R I Front Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Rear Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Parking Brake I I I I I I I I Brake Line Connections Including Booster I I I I I I I I M...

Page 206: ...miles or time in months whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 Maintenance Item x 1 000 miles 3 75 7 5 11 25 15 18 75 22 5 26 25 30 33 75 37 5 41 25 45 48 75 52 5 56 25...

Page 207: ...Alternator Power steering Pump A C Compressor I I I I I I I I Engine Oil Oil Filter R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cooling System Hose Connections I I I I Engine Coolant Dex cool Inspect every 7 500 mi...

Page 208: ...I I Brake Clutch Fluid I R I R I R I Front Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Rear Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Parking Brake I I I Brake Line Connections Including Boos...

Page 209: ...I I I I Brake Clutch Fluid R I R I R I R I Front Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Rear Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Parking Brake I I I I Brake Line Connections Includ...

Page 210: ...will not void your emission war ranty or limit recall liability Recommended Fluids and Lubri cants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your...

Page 211: ...6 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record...

Page 212: ...6 12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record...

Page 213: ...6 13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record...

Page 214: ...7 GENERAL INFORMATION Identification Numbers 7 1 Safety Certification Label 7 2 Emission Compliance Label for U S A 7 2 Warranties 7 2 On Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders 7 3 Reporting...

Page 215: ...the location shown in the above illustrations This number is used to register the vehicle It is also used to assist your SUZUKI dealer when ordering parts or referring to special service information E...

Page 216: ...information needed to perform an engine tune up on your vehicle Warranties The warranties covering your vehicle are explained in a separate New Vehicle War ranty Information booklet given to you at t...

Page 217: ...h by computer systems that are commonly called Event Data Recorders EDRs In a crash event EDRs such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Mod ule SDM in your vehicle may record information about the co...

Page 218: ...ne toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Sev enth Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other infor mation about m...

Page 219: ...7 5 GENERAL INFORMATION MEMO...

Page 220: ...5 23 Buying New Tires 5 36 C California Fuel 5 1 Capacities 5 53 Capacities and Specifications 5 53 CD CHANGER OPERATION Optional 3 45 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 5 25 Central Door Locking System 2...

Page 221: ...Tank 5 2 Finish Damage 5 47 Fog Lamp Light 3 25 Folding Rear Seat 1 4 Freeway Driving 4 11 Front Armrest Storage Area 2 22 Front Fog Lamps 5 24 Front Seats 1 1 Front Storage Area 2 22 Front Turn Sign...

Page 222: ...Manual Lumbar 1 2 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 20 Manual Seats With Sliding Storage Tray 1 1 Manual Seats Without Sliding Storage Tray 1 1 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 11 Manual Transmission Operation 2 15...

Page 223: ...14 Safety Belt Pretensioner System 1 13 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 19 Safety Belt Reminder Tone 3 19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 10 Safety Belts 1 5 Safety Certification Label 7 2 Scheduled...

Page 224: ...ehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 47 Vehicle Identification 5 48 Vehicle Identification Number 7 1 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 48 Vehicle Loading 5 35 W Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 3...

Page 225: ...8 6 INDEX MEMO...

Page 226: ...SSO LT71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235 See the Tire Information Label located on the driver s door lock pillar Made from 100 recycled paper except for cover SERVICE STATION INFORMATION Fuel recommendation Br...

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