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GENERAL INFORMATION

79K21-03E

MEMO

Summary of Contents for 2010 Grand Vitara

Page 1: ...Engine oil recommendation Tire cold pressure Engine oil with Starburst symbol For further details see Engine Oil and Filter in the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section DOT3 See the Tire Information Label located on the driver s door lock pillar Keep With Vehicle At All Times Contains Important Information On Safety Operation Maintenance 2010 Automatic transmission fluid SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF ...

Page 2: ...E The illustrated model is one of the GRAND VITARA series 2009 All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of Suzuki Motor Corporation ...

Page 3: ...ORPORATION believes in conservation and protection of Earth s natural resources To that end we encourage every vehicle owner to recycle trade in or properly dis pose of as appropriate used motor oil coolant and other fluids batteries and tires IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR SUZUKI Please review the New Vehicle Warranty Information booklet supplied with your SUZUKI Should you have a question or...

Page 4: ...ny other comments which you may have When we receive your correspon dence we will be pleased to contact the Owner of your dealership and assist in resolving your concern For owners outside the continental United States please refer to the distributor s address listed in your Warranty Information booklet IMPORTANT WARNING CAUTION NOTE Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully To...

Page 5: ...odify this vehicle Modifica tion could adversely affect safety handling performance or durability and may violate governmental regula tions In addition damage or perfor mance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranty CAUTION Improper installation of mobile com munication equipment such as cellu lar telephones or CB Citizen s Band radios may cause electronic interfer en...

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Page 7: ...fully 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 Owner s Manual the other booklets provided with your SUZUKI explain the vehicle s warranties We recommend you read them as well to familiarize yourself with this important information When planning...

Page 8: ...oil dipstick Yellow see section 7 5 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick Red see section 7 6 Engine coolant see section 7 7 Windshield washer fluid see section 7 8 Battery see section 7 9 Tire pressure see Tire Information Label on driver s door lock pillar 10 Spare tire see section 8 79K135 2 5 5 2 4 7 6 1 9 3 10 8 4A T 5A T ...

Page 9: ... to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm FUEL RECOMMENDATION 1 BEFORE DRIVING 2 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 3 DRIVING TIPS 4 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 5 VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING 6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 7 EMERGENCY SERVICE 8 APPEARANCE CARE 9 GENERAL INFORMATION 10 FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS 11 SPECIFICATIONS 12 INDEX 13 ...

Page 10: ...81 2 Engine Hood P 5 63 3 Windshield Wiper P 2 79 4 Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors if equipped P 5 78 5 Radio Antenna P 5 8 6 Spare Wheel P 8 3 7 Tailgate P 2 3 8 Fuel Filler Cap P 5 62 9 Outside Rearview Mirror P 2 17 10 Door Locks P 2 1 79K001 EXAMPLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 11: ...in Air Bags P 2 46 5 Sun Visor P 5 64 6 Overhead Console Box if equipped P 5 71 7 Spot Light P 5 66 P 7 41 8 Inside Rearview Mirror P 2 17 9 Luggage Compartment Cover P 5 74 10 Rear Seats P 2 22 11 Side Air Bags P 2 46 12 Parking Brake Lever P 3 7 13 Front Seats P 2 18 14 Gearshift Lever P 3 11 79K132 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 EXAMPLE ...

Page 12: ... Remote Audio Controls if equipped P 5 56 4 Front Air Bags P 2 45 5 Cruise Control P 3 26 6 Hazard Warning Switch P 2 79 7 Heating and Air Conditioning System P 5 1 8 Fuel Lid Opener Lever P 5 62 9 Front Seat Heater if equipped P 2 21 10 Accessory Socket if equipped P 5 66 79K003 1 2 3 4 6 7 4 1 8 9 11 12 1 2 3 3 5 4 6 7 4 1 8 10 9 10 EXAMPLE ...

Page 13: ... and Washer Switch P 2 81 4 Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster Switch if equipped P 2 82 5 Front Fog Light Switch if equipped P 2 78 6 Engine Hood Release Handle P 5 63 7 Horn P 2 82 8 Ignition Switch P 3 3 9 Transfer Switch if equipped P 3 15 10 ESP OFF Switch if equipped P 3 34 Hill descent control Switch if equipped P 3 35 79K136 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 14: ...ng label 3 Passenger seat belt warning label 4 Jacking warning label 5 Jacking warning label 6 Fuel filler cap message 7 Transfer switch warning label 8 Brake fluid cap message 9 Engine cooling fan warning label 10 Radiator cap warning label 11 Air conditioner warning label 12 Battery label 13 Side air bag warning label 14 Rear outboard seat belt warning label 15 Rear center seat belt warning labe...

Page 15: ...FUEL RECOMMENDATION 1 79K21 03E 65D394 FUEL RECOMMENDATION Fuel Recommendation 1 1 ...

Page 16: ...n 5 methanol under any circumstances Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels are not the responsibility of SUZUKI and may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Fuel Pump Labeling In some states pumps that dispense oxy genated fuels are required to be labeled for the type and percentage of oxygenate and whether important additives are ...

Page 17: ... System air bags 2 43 Instrument Cluster 2 54 Warning and Indicator Lights 2 55 Speedometer 2 65 Tachometer 2 65 Fuel Gauge 2 65 Temperature Gauge 2 66 Brightness Control 2 66 Information Display if equipped 2 67 Lighting Control Lever 2 75 Front Fog Light Switch if equipped 2 78 Turn Signal Control Lever 2 78 Hazard Warning Switch 2 79 Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever 2 79 Tilt Steering Lock Lev...

Page 18: ...er A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to remove the ignition key if it is in the ignition switch when the driver s door is opened Door Locks Side Door Locks 60A009 To lock a front door from outside the vehi cle Insert the key and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehicle or Turn the lock knob forward and close the door KEY NUMBER EXAMPLE WARNING Always lock all doors when d...

Page 19: ...uipped 64J003 You can lock and unlock all doors includ ing the tailgate simultaneously by Turning the key in the driver s door lock or Pushing the power door locking switch located on the door panel of either front door when using the key To lock all doors simultaneously insert the key in the driver s door lock and turn the key to the LOCK side To unlock all doors simultaneously insert the key in ...

Page 20: ...the door from inside the vehicle When the lock lever is in the LOCK position 1 the rear door can only be opened from outside When the lock lever is in the UNLOCK position 2 the rear door can be opened from inside or outside Tailgate You can lock or unlock the tailgate by using the key in the driver s door lock NOTE When in parked condition on a road the tailgate is open and hides the lights it is ...

Page 21: ...lever be sure to see your SUZUKI dealer Keyless Start System Remote Controller Keyless Entry System Transmitter 66J111 Your vehicle is equipped with either a key less start system remote controller Type A or a keyless entry system transmitter Type B The remote controller has a key less entry system and a keyless start sys tem The transmitter has only a keyless entry system For details refer to the...

Page 22: ...will flash twice If the interior light switch is in the DOOR position the interior light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out If you push in the ignition switch or insert the key during this time the light will start to fade out immedi ately Be sure the doors are locked after you operate the LOCK button 1 If no door is opened within about 30 sec onds after the UNLOCK button 2 is ope...

Page 23: ...switch on one of the door handles once The turn signal lights will flash once when the doors are locked To unlock a door or all doors Push the request switch on the door handle once to unlock only one door Push the request switch on the door handle twice to unlock all doors When the doors are unlocked The turn signal lights will flash twice If the interior light switch is in the DOOR position the ...

Page 24: ...nction correctly in certain environments or under certain operating conditions such as the following When there are strong signals coming from a television power station or a cel lular phone When the remote controller is in contact with or covered by a metal object When a radio wave type remote keyless entry is used nearby When the remote controller is placed near an electronic device such as per ...

Page 25: ...ition switch in a position other than LOCK The red indicator light will turn off within several seconds after the remote controller is returned to an area of the vehicle other than the rear luggage area If the remote controller is left in the vehicle and you lock the driver s door or front pas senger s door as described below the door will be automatically unlocked If you open the driver s door an...

Page 26: ...emote controller firmly 4 Make sure the door locks can be oper ated with the remote controller 5 Dispose of the used battery properly according to applicable rules or regula tions Do not dispose of lithium batter ies with ordinary household trash WARNING Swallowing a lithium battery may cause serious internal injury Do not allow anyone to swallow a lithium battery Keep lithium batteries away from ...

Page 27: ...door is unlocked 3 Insert the key into the ignition switch 4 Complete steps 1 through 6 described below within 25 seconds after step 3 79K005 1 Push the power door locking switch of the driver s door to the lock posi tion and then push it to the unlock position 2 Repeat step 1 two more times 3 Push the power door locking switch of the driver s door to the lock posi tion 4 Remove the key from the i...

Page 28: ...m and key less entry system operate properly by operating each remote controller 1 For USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expres...

Page 29: ... program the new transmitter code in your vehicle s memory so that the old code is erased or perform the program ming procedure yourself according to the instructions in this section PANIC button 3 function This function is to get the attention of oth ers Press the PANIC button 3 for more than 1 second The headlights and taillights will blink for about 30 seconds Also the horn will sound intermitt...

Page 30: ...the oldest code will be cleared automatically To purchase new transmitters see your SUZUKI dealer Before you begin programming have all of your transmitters available To program a new transmitter 1 Confirm that all the doors are closed and the ignition key is out of the ignition switch 2 Open the driver s door 3 Insert the key turn the ignition switch to the ON position turn the ignition switch to...

Page 31: ...d transmitter codes in the vehicle s memory with the code for the transmitter you are using 2 If you want to program up to two addi tional transmitters repeat the program ming procedure shown in this section 3 Make sure that the keyless entry sys tem operates properly by operating each transmitter 1 For USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing t...

Page 32: ...ty system Windows Power Window Controls if equipped Driver s side 79K010 The power windows can only be operated when the ignition switch is in the ON posi tion The driver s door has switches 1 2 4 5 to operate the driver s window the front passenger s window the rear left win dow and right window respectively Passenger s door 79K011 The passenger s door has a switch 3 to operate the passenger s wi...

Page 33: ... 4 or 5 To restore normal operation release the lock switch by pushing again NOTE If you drive with one of the rear windows open you may hear a loud sound caused by air vibration To reduce the sound open the driver s or front passenger s window or narrow the rear window opening CLOSE OPEN EXAMPLE WARNING You should always lock the passen ger s window operation when there are children in the vehicl...

Page 34: ... of your vehicle in the mirrors The passenger s side mirror is a convex curved surface mirror Objects seen in this mirror will look smaller and appear far ther away than when seen in a flat mirror 1 Day driving Night driving WARNING Always adjust the mirror with the selector set to the day position Only use the night position if it is necessary to reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behin...

Page 35: ... prevent unintended adjustment NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the outside rearview mirrors defroster refer to Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster if equipped Switch in this section Front Seats Seat Adjustment 1 3 2 4 2 4 3 1 WARNING Never attempt to adjust the driver s seat or seatback while driving The seat or seatback could move unex pectedly causing loss of contr...

Page 36: ...juster lever on the outboard side of the seat raise or lower the seat by pull ing up or down the adjuster lever Adjusting Seatbacks 64J018 To adjust the seatback angle of front seat pull up the lever on the outboard side of the seat move the seatback to the desired position and release the lever to lock the seatback in place WARNING All seatbacks should always be in an upright position when drivin...

Page 37: ...nt while holding in the release knob 3 If a head restraint must be removed for cleaning replacement etc push in the release knob and pull the head restraint all the way out NOTE It may be necessary to recline the seat back to provide enough overhead clear ance to remove the head restraint WARNING All occupants including the driver should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle s seat until the h...

Page 38: ...i cator light below the switch will go off 86G064 4 EXAMPLE WARNING Improperly using the seat heater can be hazardous An occupant can suf fer burns even if the heating tempera ture is fairly low if the occupant is wearing thin pants a thin skirt or shorts and leaves the heater on for long periods Avoid using the seat heater for these occupants People who have reduced feeling in their legs includin...

Page 39: ...ON To avoid damaging the heater ele ment Do not subject the front seats to heavy impacts such as children jumping on them Do not cover the seat with any insulating materials such as blan kets or cushions WARNING To avoid excessive seat belt slack which reduces the effectiveness of the seat belts as a safety device make sure that the seats are adjusted before the seat belts are fastened WARNING All...

Page 40: ...n on the restraint while holding in the release knob 3 If a head restraint must be removed for cleaning replacement etc push in the release knob and pull the head restraint all the way out When installing a child restraint system raise the head restraint to the most upper position WARNING All occupants including the driver should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle s seat until the head rest...

Page 41: ...4 Pull the release lever forward on the top of each split seat and fold the seat backs forward 64J088 5 Pull the lock release strap 1 rearward to unlatch the seat cushion CAUTION When you fold the rear seatback for ward stow the seat belt buckles of the center and left seating position into the pocket first This helps pre vent being caught by the seat and being damaged CAUTION Make sure the belt w...

Page 42: ...d stow the strap to the back of the seat cushion as shown in the illustration Make sure to adjust the strap length to avoid any slack or twist 2 3 CAUTION When securing the folded rear seat with a strap adjust the strap length so that the rear seat will not move 4 WARNING Luggage or other cargo should be stowed in the luggage compartment with the rear seat in an upright posi tion whenever possible...

Page 43: ... ion to the normal position make sure that there is nothing around the striker Any foreign materials prevent the seat cushion from being locked securely When returning the rear seat cush ion to the normal position make sure that there is nothing under the seat cushion This prevents dam age to the seat cushion WARNING An air bag supplements or adds to the frontal crash protection offered by seat be...

Page 44: ...nued Above the pelvis WARNING Continued Seat belts should never be worn with the straps twisted and should be adjusted as tightly as is com fortable to provide the protection for which they have been designed A slack belt will provide less pro tection than one which is snug Continued Across the pelvis WARNING Continued Pregnant women should use seat belts although specific recommen dations about d...

Page 45: ...rious injury in the event of an accident Periodically inspect seat belt assemblies for excessive wear and damage Seat belts should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed contaminated or damaged in any way It is essential to replace the entire seat belt assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious Children age 12 and under should ride properly rest...

Page 46: ...ulling the shoulder portion of the belt upward through the latch plate The length of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself to allow freedom of movement 60A036 To fasten the seat belt sit up straight and well back in the seat pull the latch plate attached to the seat belt across your body and press it into the buckle until you hear a click Sit up straight and fully back Low on hips Low on hips...

Page 47: ...rted into the wrong buckle 60A039 To unfasten the belt push the red PRESS button on the buckle and allow the belt to retract Seat Belt Reminder Driver s seat belt reminder light 79K117 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 66J243 When the driver and front passenger don t buckle their seat belts the driver s seat belt EXAMPLE Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems 14 ...

Page 48: ...r seat belts at all times Persons who are not wearing seat belts have a much greater risk of injury if an accident occurs Make a regular habit of buck ling your seat belt before putting the key in the ignition Flow chart 52D219 Reminder 1 3 For each reminder 1 3 the reminder light comes on for about 20 seconds then blinks for about 55 seconds When the reminder light first comes on a buzzer sounds ...

Page 49: ...iver s seat belt reminder will be auto matically canceled when the driver s seat belt is buckled or the ignition switch is turned off Front passenger s seat belt reminder The front passenger s seat belt reminder will activate only when there is a passen ger sitting in the front seat In some situa tions however such as when you place heavy objects in the front seat the seat belt reminder can be act...

Page 50: ... rear seat only 65D202 EXAMPLE WARNING Be sure to inspect all seat belt assemblies after any collision Any seat belt assembly which was in use during a collision other than a very minor one should be replaced even if damage to the assembly is not obvious Any seat belt assembly which was not in use during a colli sion should be replaced if it does not function properly it is damaged in any way or t...

Page 51: ...il dren are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating positions If you must use a front facing child restraint in the front passenger s seat be sure to move the front passenger s seat as far back as possible EXAMPLE WARNING Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle When installing a child restraint...

Page 52: ...ng out of the retractor Then let the webbing retract a little and pull it out and repeat this a few times If the belt is locked each time you pull the belt the belt is the A ELR type If the belt is not locked the belt is the ELR type Please note that the methods to secure the child restraint system with the ELR lap shoulder belt and with the A ELR lap shoulder belt are different WARNING Do not ins...

Page 53: ...ccord ing to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer If you install the child restraint system in the front seat be sure to slide the seat to the rearmost position After making sure that the seat belt is securely latched A ELR type 83E035 1 Pull all of the remaining webbing out of the retractor You will hear a click which means that the emergency locking retractor ELR ...

Page 54: ...tor has con verted to the ALR mode by trying to pull webbing out of the retractor If the retractor is in the ALR mode the belt will be locked A ELR type 65D234 A ELR type 65D235 4 Try moving the child restraint system in all directions to make sure it is securely installed If you need to tighten the belt pull more webbing toward the retractor EXAMPLE WARNING If the retractor is not in the ALR mode...

Page 55: ...y the child restraint system manufacturer After installing the child restraint system try moving it in all directions especially for ward to make sure the flexible straps or rigid connecting bars are securely latched to the anchors NOTE Although there are three second row seat ing positions you cannot install three LATCH type child restraints in the rear seat You can install one or two LATCH restr...

Page 56: ...ing bars these general instructions apply 1 If possible fold the seatback rearward for easier installation 2 Place the child restraint in the rear seat inserting the connecting bars through the slots in the seat cushion or the slots in the seatback bottom 54G183 3 Use your hands to carefully align the connecting bar tips with the anchors Take care not to pinch your fingers EXAMPLE EXAMPLE WARNING ...

Page 57: ...ted on the back of the rear seat as shown in the illustration Install the child restraint system as follows 1 Remove the luggage compartment cover 2 Secure the child restraint on the rear seat using the procedure described above for securing a restraint system that does not require a top strap 3 Hook the top strap to the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap according to the instructions provid...

Page 58: ...le seats should be adjusted as far back as possible your dealer can select the appropriate seat belt extender A seat belt extender should only be used for the person vehicle and seating loca tion it was provided for When using the extender ensure that both ends are latched securely Do not use the extender if the open end of the extender s buckle is within 152 mm 6 inches of the center of the occup...

Page 59: ...ctors will remain locked after the pretensioners are activated Upon activation some noise will occur and some 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 seat belts at all times whether or not a pretensioner is equipped at their seating position to help minimize the risk of sev...

Page 60: ...r around the pretensioner sys tem components or wiring must be per formed only by an authorized SUZUKI dealer who is specially trained Improper service could result in unintended activa tion of pretensioners or could render the pretensioner inoperative Either of these two conditions may result in personal injury To prevent damage or unintended activa tion of the pretensioners be sure the bat tery ...

Page 61: ...to a lap shoulder belt at each front seating position 1 Driver s front air bag 2 Front passenger s front air bag 3 Seat belt pretensioners 4 Air bag controller 5 Occupant classification module 6 PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator 7 Forward crash sensor 8 Side air bags 9 Side curtain air bags 10 Side crash sensor 11 Front passenger s sensor mat 11 Supplemental Restraint System air bags 3 9 12 ...

Page 62: ...inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible Front Air Bags 63J259 78K128 The driver s front air bag is located behind the center pad of the steering wheel and the front passenger s front air bag is located behind the passenger s side of the dashboard The words SRS AIRBAG are molded into the air bag covers to identify the location of the air bags Frontal collision range 60G032 Fron...

Page 63: ...le injuries that may occur in an accident Your vehicle has dual stage front air bags which adjust the air bag inflation force according to crash severity Also your vehicle has a front passenger sensing system which turns off the front passen ger s air bag and seat belt pretensioner under certain conditions Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags 68KM090 78K037 Side air bags are located in the part...

Page 64: ...IRBAG are molded into the pillar to identify the loca tion of the side curtain air bags Side collision range 64J036 Side air bags are designed to inflate only in severe side impact collisions Side curtain air bags are designed to inflate in severe side impact collisions and or rollovers Side air bags will not inflate 54G027 Side curtain air bags will not inflate 79K037 ...

Page 65: ...the front passenger s front air bag and seat belt pretensioner under certain conditions This system works using a sen sor mat that is part of the front passenger s seat The front passenger sensing system is designed to detect whether an occupant is present in the seat and if an occupant is present to determine whether the front passenger s front air bag and seat belt pre tensioner should be enable...

Page 66: ...all child in a booster seat A smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints or a very small adolescent is seated in the front passenger seat NOTE If the front passenger seat is unoccupied the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator will not come on but the front passenger s front air bag will not deploy and the seat belt pre tensioner will not operate If you have secured a child in the front...

Page 67: ... that person isn t sitting properly in the seat If this happens unfasten the seat belts sit upright in the center of the seat with the seatback nearly vertical and your legs outstretched and refasten the seat belt 52D258 When seated as shown in the above illus tration the front passenger sensing sys tem senses a properly seated occupant and enables the air bag When using a seat belt extender follo...

Page 68: ... the vehicle The inflators inflate the appropriate air bags with nitrogen or argon gas The inflated air bags provide a cushion for your head front air bags and side curtain air bags only and upper body The air bag inflates and deflates so quickly that you may not even realize that it has activated WARNING The front passenger sensing system may not work properly in the follow ing situations The occ...

Page 69: ... over the steering wheel or dashboard Front occu pants should not lean on or sleep against the door Please refer to the Seat Adjust ment section and the Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems section in the BEFORE DRIVING section for details on proper seat and seat belt adjustments 65D610 54G582 WARNING The driver should not lean over the steering wheel The front passen ger should not rest his or ...

Page 70: ...sult in unintended air bag deployment or could render the air bags inoperative Either of these two conditions may result in severe injury To prevent damage or unintended inflation of the air bag system be sure the battery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been in the LOCK position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on your SUZUKI Do not touch air bag sy...

Page 71: ...E DRIVING 79K21 03E Instrument Cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Tachometer 3 Fuel gauge 4 Temperature gauge 5 Information display 6 MODE ILL knob 7 TRIP knob 8 Warning and indicator lights 79K118 EXAMPLE 1 3 2 5 8 8 6 7 4 ...

Page 72: ...stem TPMS that uses a low tire pressure warning light to inform you when one or more of your tires is signifi cantly under inflated When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the low tire pressure warn ing light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working When the low tire pressure warning light is lit one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated You should ...

Page 73: ...NING The load rating of your tires is reduced at lower inflation pressures If your tires become even moderately under inflated the vehicle load may exceed the load rating of the tires which can lead to tire failure The low tire pressure warning light will not alert you of this condition The warn ing light will only come on when one or more of your tires become signifi cantly under inflated Check a...

Page 74: ...lly starting and stopping on the shoulder of the road 3 If you determine that it is safe drive cautiously at low speed to the nearest dealer for repairs or 4 Have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealer for repairs NOTE Because the disc brake system is self adjusting the fluid level will drop as the brake pads become worn Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is considered normal periodic mainten...

Page 75: ... registered trademark of Daimler AG This light blinks 5 times per second when one of the following systems is activated Stability control system Traction control system Hill descent control system if equipped If this light blinks drive carefully When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working If the light stays on or comes...

Page 76: ...ther than ABS the ESP OFF light comes on and stays on NOTE If the vehicle speed is greater than approximately 30 km h 19 mph the ESP systems other than ABS will turn on automatically and the light will go out When the transfer switch if equipped is turned to the 4L LOCK position the ESP systems other than ABS will be canceled automatically The light will come on and stay on If the ESP systems oper...

Page 77: ...tarted The light will come on and remain on if there is insufficient oil pressure If the light comes on when driving pull off the road as soon as you can and stop the engine Check the oil level and add oil if necessary If there is enough oil the lubrication system should be inspected by your SUZUKI dealer before you drive the vehicle again Charging Light 50G052 This light comes on when the ignitio...

Page 78: ...provided on the instrument panel to indicate when it is necessary to have the emission control system serviced The malfunction indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position to let you know the light is working and goes out when the engine is started If the malfunction indicator light comes on or blinks when the engine is running ser vice to the emission control sys...

Page 79: ...The activation point of this light varies depending on road conditions for exam ple slope or curve and driving conditions because of fuel moving in the tank NOTE The information display shows the warning and indicator message when this light comes on Open Door Warning Light 54G391 This light remains on until all doors includ ing the tailgate are completely closed NOTE The information display shows...

Page 80: ...ion Turn Signal Indicators 50G055 When you turn on the left or right turn sig nals the corresponding green arrow on the instrument panel will flash along with the respective turn signal lights When you turn on the hazard warning switch both arrows will flash along with all of the turn signal lights High Beam Indicator Light 50G056 This indicator comes on when headlight high beams are turned on Day...

Page 81: ...el drive high range mode For details refer to Using the Transfer Switch in the OPERATING YOUR VEHI CLE section If the indicators all lights continue to blink there is a problem in the transfer system and you should have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer NOTE The information display shows the warning and indicator message when the transfer system is operated or has a problem Mas...

Page 82: ...ndicator gets off the graduation of E not character E refill the tank as soon as possible NOTE The indicator moves a little depending on road conditions for example slope or curve and driving conditions because of fuel moving in the tank If the low fuel warning light 1 comes on fill the fuel tank immediately EXAMPLE CAUTION Never drive with the engine speed indicator in the red zone or severe engi...

Page 83: ...ns in the If the Engine Overheats of EMERGENCY SERVICE section Brightness Control 79K120 When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the instrument panel lights come on Your vehicle has a system to automatically dim the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the position lights or headlights are on You can change the brightness of the instrument panel lights regardless of whether...

Page 84: ...nformation Display if equipped The information display is shown when the ignition switch is in the ON position 79K048 1 TRIP knob 2 MODE ILL knob 3 Information display The information display shows the follow ing information Display A A T selector position indicator for auto matic transmission Display B Warning and Indicator Messages Fuel Consumption Driving Range Average Speed Display C Trip mete...

Page 85: ...erage fuel consump tion driving range average speed or no indication 79K065 a Instantaneous fuel consumption b Average fuel consumption c Driving range d Average speed e No indication To switch the display indication push the MODE ILL knob 2 quickly NOTE The value of fuel consumption driving range and average speed shown in the dis play are affected by conditions such as the following road conditi...

Page 86: ...meter A Reset manually the value of average fuel consumption will be reset by push ing and holding the MODE ILL knob 2 when the display indicates the average fuel consumption To change when the value of average fuel consumption is reset refer to Setting Mode later in this section NOTE If you add only a small amount of fuel when you select Reset after refuel the average fuel consumption value may n...

Page 87: ...r Thermometer When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the display C shows one of the following three indications trip meter A trip meter B and thermometer Also the display D shows the odometer reading 79K122 f Trip meter A g Trip meter B h Thermometer i Odometer To switch the display indication C push the TRIP knob 1 quickly Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicl...

Page 88: ... than 3 sec onds To select the setting that you want to change turn the MODE ILL knob 2 left or right To change the setting push the MODE ILL knob 2 To exit the setting mode select Back and push the MODE ILL knob 2 79K069 NOTE Current settings appear with reversed text and background colors NOTE If you push and hold the MODE ILL knob to enter the setting mode when the dis play B shows average fuel...

Page 89: ...the MODE ILL knob 2 all settings will be reinitial ized Warning and Indicator Messages The display shows the warning and indica tor messages to let you know about certain vehicle problems A tone may also sound to alert you If warning and indicator messages appear on the display follow the messages Master warning indicator 78K049 When the display shows warning and indi cator messages the master war...

Page 90: ...9K070 Off Off Any door including the tailgate is open when the vehicle is stopped 1 Close all doors completely 79K071 Blinks Ding There may be a problem with the ESP system Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer 79K072 Blinks Ding There may be problem with the hill descent control sys tem and the hill hold control system Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI deale...

Page 91: ...perate the ESP OFF switch if equipped the information display may show messages other than those in the above chart Refer to Electronic Stability Program ESP in the OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE section for details Warning and Indicator message Master Warning Indicator Sound Cause and Remedy 79K074 Blinks Off There may be a problem with the 4WD system Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI d...

Page 92: ...hting system is controlled by three main systems the Lighting switch the Auto On Headlight System when the lighting switch is in the AUTO position and the Daytime Running Light D R L system WARNING To avoid possible injury do not oper ate controls by reaching through the steering wheel 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 93: ...hts 2 AUTO D R L ON Position lights Tail lights ON ON Head lights ON ON 3 D R L ON ON Position lights Tail lights ON ON ON ON ON ON Head lights 4 D R L Position lights Tail lights ON ON ON ON ON ON Head lights ON ON ON ON ON ON Lighting Operation 79K015 To turn the lights on or off twist the knob on the end of the lever There are four posi tions OFF 1 All lights are off AUTO 2 Refer to Auto On Hea...

Page 94: ...ns for Auto on headlight system operation 1 It is dark around the light sensor 5 2 The lighting control lever in the AUTO position 3 The ignition switch is in the ON posi tion 4 The parking brake is released This system is operated by the signal from the light sensor 5 on the right end of the instrument panel Do not cover the sensor 5 If you do the system will not work cor rectly NOTE This system ...

Page 95: ...dlights to operate at full brightness and the tail lights to be on Lights On reminder A buzzer sounds to remind you to turn off the lights if they are left on when the igni tion key is removed and the driver s door is opened NOTE The warning and indicator message and the illumination indicator light will be shown on the information display when this reminder is activated Front Fog Light Switch if ...

Page 96: ...nal For convenience you can flash the turn signal by moving the lever part way and holding it there The lever will return to its normal position when you release it Hazard Warning Switch 64J054 Push in the hazard warning switch to acti vate the hazard warning lights All turn sig nal lights and both turn signal indicators will flash simultaneously To turn off the lights push the switch again Use th...

Page 97: ...rn on continuously at low speed 63J302 If the lever is equipped with the INT TIME control turn the control forward or rear ward to adjust the intermittent wiper opera tion to the desired interval Windshield Washer 63J303 To spray windshield washer fluid pull the lever toward you The windshield wipers will automatically turn on at low speed if they are not already on and if the INT position is equi...

Page 98: ...take the fol lowing precautions Do not continue to hold in the lever when there is no windshield washer fluid being sprayed 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 washer fluid before operating the wipers Clear ice or packed snow from the wiper blades ...

Page 99: ...ring wheel to sound the horn The horn will sound with the ignition switch in any position Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster if equipped Switch 78K074 When the rear window is fogged push this switch to clear the window 64J258 If the outside rearview mirror has the mark 2 it is also equipped with the outside rearview mirrors defroster When you push the switch 1 both the ou...

Page 100: ... the switch 1 again NOTE The defogger will work only when the engine is running The defogger will automatically turn off after the defogger remains on for 15 min utes to prevent discharging of the bat tery CAUTION The rear window defroster and the outside rearview mirrors use a large amount of electricity Be sure to turn off the defroster after the window has become clear ...

Page 101: ... 3 2 Ignition Switch 3 3 Parking Brake Lever 3 7 Pedals 3 8 Starting the Engine 3 9 Engine Block Heater if equipped 3 10 Using the Transmission 3 11 Using the Transfer Switch if equipped 3 15 Cruise Control 3 26 Braking 3 28 Electronic Stability Program ESP 3 31 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS if equipped 3 37 ...

Page 102: ... the fan is at high speed Avoid operating the vehicle with the rear door tailgate or rear win dow open If it is necessary to oper ate the vehicle with the rear door tailgate or rear window open make sure the folding sunroof if equipped and all the windows are closed and the fan is at high speed with the air intake selector set to FRESH AIR To allow proper operation of your vehicle s ventilation sy...

Page 103: ...d to the ON posi tion 12 Check all gauges 13 Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING light turns off when the parking brake is released Once a week or each time you fill your fuel tank perform the following 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 Battery solution level 7 Hood latch operation...

Page 104: ...he ignition and prevents normal use of the steering wheel after the key is removed Automatic transmission vehicles The gearshift lever must be in the P Park position to turn the key to the LOCK position It locks the ignition and prevents normal use of the steering wheel and gearshift lever To release the steering lock insert the key and turn it clockwise to one of the other positions If you have t...

Page 105: ...urn it from the LOCK position to the ACC position To return to the LOCK position from the ACC position turn the ignition switch counterclockwise while pushing in the switch Automatic transmission vehicle To turn the ignition switch push the switch 79K116 If the keyless start system blue indicator light illuminates on the instrument cluster you can turn the ignition switch If the red indicator ligh...

Page 106: ... the key can be removed It locks the ignition and prevents normal use of the steering wheel For vehicles with an automatic transmis sion the gearshift lever must be in the P Park position to turn the key to the LOCK position To release the steering lock turn the igni tion switch clockwise to one of the other positions If you have trouble turning the ignition switch to unlock the steering try turni...

Page 107: ...nserting the ignition key into the slot 80JM139 The ignition switch cap 1 is installed to make the ignition switch turn easily If you use the ignition key to turn the igni tion switch remove the cap 1 by pinching both side of the cap and pull it out NOTE If you remove the cap be careful not to lose it Ignition key reminder When using the ignition key A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to...

Page 108: ...vehicle or could tamper with power windows or a power sunroof Chil dren or pets could also suffer from heatstroke in warm or hot weather which could result in severe injury or even death CAUTION Do not turn the starter motor for more than 15 seconds at a time If the engine does not start wait 15 seconds before trying again If the engine does not start after several attempts check the fuel and igni...

Page 109: ...ental factors such as cold wet snow etc Accelerator Pedal 3 This pedal controls the speed of the engine Depressing the accelerator pedal increases power output and speed 1 2 3 EXAMPLE 2 3 EXAMPLE CAUTION Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal It could result in excessive clutch wear clutch dam age or unexpected loss of engine braking WARNING If brake squeal is excessive and occurs...

Page 110: ... key when the engine starts If the engine does not start after 15 sec onds of cranking wait about 15 seconds then press down the accelerator pedal to 1 3 of its travel and try cranking the engine again Release the key and accelerator pedal when the engine starts If the engine still does not start try holding the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while cranking This should clear the engine...

Page 111: ...ne However as the heating time varies depending on the ambient temperature and other factors adjust the time by observing the engine cranking condition After using the block heater 1 Unplug the extension cord and reinstall the plug cap 2 Tie the block heater cord back to its original position 3 Close the engine hood securely before starting the engine EXAMPLE WARNING To avoid serious personal inju...

Page 112: ...thly with less frequent gearshifting Going down a steep hill Some engine braking is provided NOTE With the transfer switch in the 4L LOCK position the 5 speed automatic transmis sion will remain in the 4 speed mode WARNING Reduce your speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down a long or steep hill Downshifting will allow the engine to provide braking Avoid riding the brakes or they may ...

Page 113: ...ill need to press the accelerator pedal to get a downshift 4 Low 3 Use this position for driving on moderate uphill and downhill gradients The engine braking effect on moderate downhills can be used in this position The transmission shifts up only to 4th gear 3 Low 2 Use this position to provide extra power when climbing hills or to provide engine braking when going down hills L Low 1 Use this pos...

Page 114: ...ition unless the ignition switch is in the ON position and the brake pedal is depressed CAUTION Be sure to take the following precau tions to help avoid damage to the automatic transmission Make sure that the vehicle is com pletely stopped before shifting into P or R Do not shift from P or N to R D 4 3 or L when the engine is running above idle speed Do not rev the engine with the transmission in ...

Page 115: ...n The transmission shifts up only to 3rd gear 2 Low 2 Use this position to provide extra power when climbing hills or to provide engine braking when going down hills L Low 1 Use this position to provide maximum power when climbing steep hills or driving through deep snow or mud or to provide maximum engine braking when going down steep hills NOTE If you move the gearshift lever to a lower gear whi...

Page 116: ...out of Park 1 Be sure the parking brake is firmly applied 2 If the engine is running stop the engine 3 Make sure the key is in the ON or ACC position 4 Remove the cover 1 on the hole 5 With inserting the key or the flat end rod into the slot in the hole shift the gear shift lever to the desired position This procedure is for emergency use only If repeated use of this procedure is neces sary or the...

Page 117: ...9 6 1 11 10 8 1 Front differential 2 Engine 3 Transmission 4 High Low clutch 5 Transfer case 6 Center differential 7 Differential lock clutch 8 Chain 9 Rear propeller shaft 10 Rear differential 11 Front propeller shaft Using the Transfer Switch 10 Braking 6 ...

Page 118: ... front or rear axles Only use this position for towing your vehicle When you turn the transfer switch to the N position N indicator will come on with the buzzer sound WARNING Never leave the transfer switch in N Neutral when parked When the transfer switch is in N Neutral the vehicle may roll even if the transmission is in gear or in Park Braking 6 ...

Page 119: ...3 18 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 79K21 03E 4H 4 wheel drive high range 64J220 In this position engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles Use this position for normal driving Braking 6 ...

Page 120: ...ential lock 64J221 In this position engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles and you get better traction than when driving in 4H Use this position when you need better traction than 4H provides such as when driving on slippery roads etc Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS ...

Page 121: ...lippery hills etc NOTE When the transfer switch if equipped is turned to the 4L LOCK position the ESP systems other than ABS will be canceled to provide improved vehicle trac tion and the ESP OFF indicator light will come on When the transfer switch if equipped is turned to the 4L LOCK position brake traction control can be activated Brake traction control brakes the spinning wheel to distribute d...

Page 122: ...completely place the transmission in N Neutral and depress the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully if equipped then push in and turn the switch to shift into 4H LOCK From 4H LOCK to 4H You can operate the transfer switch either when the vehicle is stopped or while the vehicle is moving Position the front wheels straight ahead and turn the switch to shift into 4H If the vehicle is moving we reco...

Page 123: ...L LOCK on dry hard surfaces Continued CAUTION Continued Do not operate the vehicle while a 4WD mode indicator is blinking except when shifting between 4H and 4L LOCK If you operate the vehicle while a 4WD mode indicator is blinking a buzzer will sound and the transfer will shift to N Neutral to prevent transfer case damage In this case use the following pro cedure 1 Release your foot from the acce...

Page 124: ...gh range mode 4H LOCK 4 wheel drive high range center differential lock mode 4L LOCK 4 wheel drive low range center differential lock mode Current Position Current Indicator Target Position Target Indicator N 4H 4H N 4H LOCK 4H LOCK 4H 4L LOCK 4L LOCK 4H LOCK Catalytic Converter NO Improving Fuel Economy NO ...

Page 125: ...spected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer In N position 79K077 Blinks Series of Beeps This message informs you that the transfer switch is in N which is used only for towing your vehicle Move the transfer switch to a different position unless you are planning to tow your vehicle Switching between 4H and 4H LOCK 79K078 Off Off This message informs you the 4WD mode is switching In 4H position 79K079 Bl...

Page 126: ... pedal Depress the brake pedal Shift the automatic transmission gear shift lever to the N position 79K081 Off Series of Beeps For manual transmission The desired transfer gear has not been engaged Release your foot from the accelerator pedal Depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal 79K082 Off Beep or Off The desired transfer gear has not been engaged Turn the transfer switch back to the pre viousl...

Page 127: ...e cruise control system by pushing the ON OFF switch 1 When the CRUISE indicator light comes on you can set cruising speed 2 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed 3 Push the SET COAST switch 3 and turn on the SET indicator light Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the set speed will be maintained NOTE If the transfer switch if equipped is in the 4L LOCK position you cannot use the...

Page 128: ...hift lever from D to 3 position for 4 Speed automatic transmission vehicle and from D to 4 position for 5 Speed auto matic transmission vehicle To decelerate while the cruise control is on depress the brake pedal or push the SET COAST switch 3 To Change Cruising Speed Using the accelerator pedal To reset at a faster cruising speed acceler ate to the desired speed using the acceler ator pedal and p...

Page 129: ...switch 4 and turn on the SET indicator light Besides the vehicle speed has to be above 45 km h 28 mph when the vehicle is not in the above condi tions To turn off the cruise control system push the ON OFF switch 1 and make sure the CRUISE indicator light is off Also if the malfunction indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on or blinks the cruise control system will be turned off NOTE If ...

Page 130: ...you avoid skidding by elec tronically controlling braking pressure It will also help you maintain steering control when braking on slippery surfaces or when braking hard The ABS works automatically so you do not need any special braking technique Just push the brake pedal down without pumping The ABS will operate whenever it senses that the wheels are locking up You may feel the brake pedal pulsat...

Page 131: ...than conditions will safely allow WARNING If the ABS warning light 1 or 2 on the instrument panel comes on and stays on while driving there may be a problem with the ABS system If this happens 1 Pull off the road and stop care fully 2 Turn the ignition switch to LOCK and then start the engine again Continued 1 2 3 or WARNING Continued If the warning light comes on briefly then turns off the system...

Page 132: ...he vehicle from skidding when cor nering on a slippery road surface or when turning the steering wheel abruptly Traction Control System The traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces The system oper ates only if it senses that some of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this ...

Page 133: ...ped NOTE When the SLIP indicator light comes on and stays on while driving indicating a malfunction of the ESP systems other than ABS the brake system will function as an ordinary ABS with no additional ESP functions WARNING The ESP may not work properly if tires or wheels other than those specified in the Owner s Manual are used When replacing tires or wheels use only the size and type specified ...

Page 134: ...ction the ESP warning light in the instrument cluster comes on NOTE When the ESP warning light comes on or stays on while driving indicating a mal function of the ESP systems other than ABS the brake system will function as an ordinary ABS that has no additional ESP functions NOTE The information display shows the warning and indicator message when this light comes on ESP OFF Indicator Light 66J03...

Page 135: ...rol brakes the spinning wheel to distribute drive power to the other wheels for increased climbing abil ity or for better performance on a rolling hill or a slippery surface If the ESP systems operate continu ously such as when driving on slippery roads the traction control functions of the ESP systems may be canceled temporarily to avoid overheating the brake pads and the ESP OFF indicator light ...

Page 136: ...n going down a hill If the transfer switch is in the 4L LOCK position the vehicle speed is maintained at approximately 5 km h 3 mph when going down a hill The brake tail lights come on and the slip indicator light blinks while the hill descent control system applies the brakes to main tain the vehicle speed If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed while the hill descent control system is act...

Page 137: ...uthorized SUZUKI dealer The hill descent control indicator does not come on or blink when you push the hill descent control switch The hill descent control indicator stays on when driving without pushing the hill descent control switch 79K072 If the message shown in the above illustra tion appears on the information display there may be a problem with the hill descent control system and the hill h...

Page 138: ...the hill hold control system Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer NOTE The hill hold control system will not acti vate while this message is displayed WARNING Do not rely excessively on the hill hold control system The hill hold control system may not prevent the vehicle from rolling downward on a hill under all load or road condi tions Always be prepared to depress the brake...

Page 139: ...should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehi cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac ard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres sure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature y...

Page 140: ...es If your tires become even moderately under inflated the vehicle load may exceed the load rating of the tires which can lead to tire failure The low tire pressure warning light will not alert you of this condition The warn ing light will only come on when one or more of your tires become signifi cantly under inflated Check and adjust your tire inflation pressure at least once a month Refer to Ti...

Page 141: ...t are inflated to the specified pressure in a warm garage may have pressure below the specifica tion when the vehicle is driven outside in very cold temperature If you adjust the tire pressure in a garage that is warmer than the outside temperature you should add 1 psi to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure for every 10 F difference between garage temperature and outside temperature For t...

Page 142: ...any wheels on your vehicle your dealer must make sure that TPMS sensors are installed in the new wheels and must set up the TPMS to rec ognize the new sensors 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 includin...

Page 143: ...DRIVING TIPS 4 79K21 03E 60G409 DRIVING TIPS Important Vehicle Design Features To Know 4 1 Break In 4 2 Catalytic Converter 4 2 Improving Fuel Economy 4 3 On Pavement Driving 4 4 Off Road Driving 4 6 ...

Page 144: ...Your Multipurpose Vehicle and Ordinary Passenger Cars Higher Ground Clearance The higher ground clearance of your vehi cle enables it to clear off road obstacles such as rocks and tree stumps that ordi nary passenger cars cannot drive over An unavoidable result of this higher ground clearance is that the vehicle also has a higher center of gravity Consequently your vehicle will handle differently ...

Page 145: ...c converters is prohibited by federal law because lead deactivates the pollutant reducing components of the catalyst sys tem The converter is designed to last the life of the vehicle under normal usage and when unleaded fuel is used No special mainte nance is required on the converter How ever it is very important to keep the engine properly tuned Engine misfiring which can result from an improper...

Page 146: ...inimize the possibility of catalyst or other vehicle damage Maintain the engine in the proper operating condition In the event of an engine malfunc tion particularly one involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of performance have the vehi cle serviced promptly Do not shut off the engine or inter rupt the ignition when the transmis sion is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to ...

Page 147: ...s On the Roadway If for any reason your vehicle slides side ways or spins out of control at highway speeds while on the paved portion of the roadway the risk of rollover is greatly increased This condition can be created when two or more wheels drop off onto the shoulder and you steer sharply in an attempt to reenter the roadway To reduce the risk of rollover in these circumstances if conditions p...

Page 148: ... on icy snowcovered or muddy roads reduce your speed and avoid sudden acceleration abrupt braking or sharp steering movements Use 4 wheel drive high range 4H if equipped for bet ter traction NOTE Avoid operating your vehicle in 4H LOCK or 4L LOCK on wet pavement as much as possible Operating your vehicle in 4H LOCK or 4L LOCK on wet pavement may cause severe damage to the drive train NOTE Operatin...

Page 149: ...ll side Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times You and your passengers should use the seat belts at all times when driving off road For proper seat belt use refer to the Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems section in this manual Avoid Sudden Reactions in Mud Ice or Snow Be careful when off road conditions are slick Reduce your speed and avoid sud den movements of the vehicle If your vehi cle is a 2 ...

Page 150: ... water blocks the tailpipe the engine may not start or run If the water is deep enough to get drawn into the engine intake system the engine will be badly damaged Submerged brakes will have poor brak ing performance Drive slowly and care fully Driving slowly will also help avoid water splashing onto the ignition system which could cause the engine to stall Even when driving through shallow or stil...

Page 151: ...ion regarding the specified tires refer to the Tire Inflation Pressure Label located on the driver s side door pillar or the SPECIFICA TIONS section Continued WARNING Continued Never use oversized tires or special shocks and springs to raise jack up your vehicle This will raise the center of gravity of the vehicle and change its handling characteris tics Oversized tires may also rub against the fe...

Page 152: ...4 9 DRIVING TIPS 79K21 03E MEMO ...

Page 153: ...et if equipped 5 66 Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray if equipped 5 67 Sunroof if equipped 5 68 Assist Grips if equipped 5 70 Coat Hooks if equipped 5 70 Glove Box 5 71 Overhead Console Box if equipped 5 71 Cup Holder and Storage Bin if equipped 5 72 Front Seat Back Pocket if equipped 5 73 Shopping Hook if equipped 5 73 Armrest 5 73 Floor Mats if equipped 5 74 Luggage Compartment Cover 5 74 Underfloor...

Page 154: ... and Air Conditioning System Climate Control Air Outlet 66J250 1 1 2 2 3 3 5 5 5 5 4 EXAMPLE 1 Windshield defroster outlet 2 Side defroster outlet 3 Side outlet 4 Center outlet 5 Floor outlet Center outlet 64J199 Close Open EXAMPLE Parking Brake Lever 6 Pedals 6 ...

Page 155: ...outlets regardless of the air flow selector position Description of Controls 79K020 1 Temperature selector 2 Blower speed selector 3 Air intake selector 4 Air flow selector 5 Defrost switch 6 OFF switch 7 AUTO switch 8 Air conditioning switch 9 LCD display 1 6 7 3 9 8 2 5 4 Pedals 6 Gearshift Lever 10 ...

Page 156: ...nditioning system push in the switch and A C will appear on the LCD display To turn off the air condi tioning system push in the switch again and A C will go off Blower speed selector 2 78K048 The blower speed selector 2 is used to turn on the blower and to select blower speed If the AUTO switch 7 is pushed the blower speed will vary automatically as the climate control system maintains the select...

Page 157: ...ool down the vehicle FRESH AIR b When this mode is selected outside air is introduced FRESH AIR and RECIRCULATED AIR are selected alternately each time the air intake selector is pushed NOTE If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an extended period of time the air in the vehi cle can become contaminated Therefore you should occasionally select FRESH AIR Air flow selector 4 79K023 Push the air flow sel...

Page 158: ...ever the air from the floor outlets and the air from the center and side outlets will be the same temperature Heat e 64J071 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and the side outlets a small amount of air comes out of the wind shield defroster outlets and the side defroster outlets Heat defrost f 64J072 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets the windshield de...

Page 159: ... turn the air conditioning switch off the climate control system cannot lower the inside temperature below outside tempera ture To turn the climate control system off push the OFF switch 6 NOTE If the AUTO on the LCD display blinks there is a problem in the heating system and or air conditioning system You should have the system inspected by an autho rized SUZUKI dealer NOTE To find the temperatur...

Page 160: ...f you do not use the air conditioner for a long period such as during winter it may not give the best performance when you start using it again To help maintain opti mum performance and durability of your air conditioner it needs to be run periodically Operate the air conditioner at least once a month for one minute with the engine idling This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect t...

Page 161: ...wn below Type 1 79K103 AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Type 2 79K104 AM FM XM 6 CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL CAUTION To avoid damage to the radio antenna Remove the antenna before using an automatic car wash Remove the antenna when it is pos sible for the antenna to hit some thing such as a low ceiling in a parking garage or putting a car cover over your car Remove the antenna befo...

Page 162: ...the unit to an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a Clarion service Department Cautions on Handling 52D274 This unit has been designed specifically for playback of compact discs bearing the mark A No other discs can be played 52D275 To remove the compact disc from its stor age case press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out holding it care fully by the edges Always handle the compact disc...

Page 163: ...large scratches are misshaped or cracked etc Use of such discs will cause damage or prevent the system from operating prop erly 52D351 Do not expose compact discs to direct sun light or any heat source NOTE Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers etc These may get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc CD R discs may not be able to pl...

Page 164: ...M XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Type 2 AM FM XM 6 CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Display 79K086 1 Power on off knob Volume control knob 2 Tone balance fader control knob 3 Preset button 5 4 Preset button 6 5 Clock button H 6 Clock button M A Clock display A Assist Grips 3 Coat Hooks Sunroof 5 8 ...

Page 165: ...ader 1 Press the tone balance fader control knob 2 Each time it is pressed sound adjust ment is changed as follows 66J224 2 Turn the tone balance fader control knob 2 to adjust the sound Adjusting the AVC Auto volume con trol The Auto Volume Control AVC function automatically adjusts increases decreases the sound volume in accor dance with vehicle speed The AVC control is provided with three selec...

Page 166: ...ER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Type 2 AM FM XM 6 CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Display 66J097 1 Band switch button FM AM 2 Seek up button 3 Seek down button 4 Manual tuning knob 5 Preset buttons 1 to 6 6 Auto store button AS Scan button SCAN A Band B Preset channel number C Stereo indicator D Frequency A B C D Sunroof 5 8 ...

Page 167: ...ations in total are automatically stored to the preset buttons 5 in sequen tial order starting from the lower frequen cies NOTE When the auto store is performed the station previously stored in the memory at the position is overwritten When there are fewer than 6 stations that can be stored even if 2 rounds of auto store operation are performed the stations previously stored at the remain ing pres...

Page 168: ...ly recorded in CD R CD RW format may not be used 52D291 A CD is inserted with its label facing upward When there is a CD already loaded in the unit another CD cannot be loaded at the same time Do not use force when inserting the CD into the CD insertion slot If a blank disc non recorded CD R is loaded in the unit the disc will be ejected A CAUTION Never insert your finger or hand into the CD inser...

Page 169: ...n Fast forward button 5 Track down button Rewind button 6 Repeat button RPT A Mode indicator B Track number C Play time D Repeat indicator NOTE About Single CDs 8 cm CDs No adapter is required to play a single CD A single CD is inserted from the center of the CD insertion slot Since an ejected single CD is not auto matically reloaded be sure to remove the ejected single CD A B C D Overhead Console...

Page 170: ... is inside the unit the CD indicator A is lit on the display unit Selecting a track Press the track up button 4 to listen to the next track Press the track down button 5 twice to listen to the previous track When the track down button 5 is pressed once the track being currently played will return to the beginning Fast forwarding Rewinding a track Hold in the fast forward button 4 to advance a trac...

Page 171: ...66J102 1 Load button LOAD 2 Disc select buttons 1 to 6 3 CD insertion slot 4 CD eject button 5 Disc button CD AUX 6 Track up button Fast forward button 7 Track down button Rewind button 8 Repeat button RPT A Mode indicator B Disc number C Track number D Play time E CD indicator F Repeat indicator A C D F B E Frame Hooks 5 6 Tire Changing Tools 3 5 ...

Page 172: ...link for about 15 seconds 2 Load a CD into the CD insertion slot 3 3 The indication In and the next disc number will blink in the display Load the next CD 4 After loading the required number of CD s press any disc select button 2 to select the desired CD to listen to If no select button is pressed play will start from the first loaded CD Only the numbers in the CD indicator that correspond to the ...

Page 173: ...t track Press the track down button 7 twice to listen to the previous track When the track down button 7 is pressed once the track being currently played will return to the beginning Fast forwarding Rewinding a track Hold in the fast forward button 6 to advance a track rapidly Hold in the rewind button 7 to rewind a track Repeat play Press the repeat button 8 Each time the button is pressed repeat...

Page 174: ...PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Display Type 1 66J104 Display Type 2 66J105 1 Sound control knob 2 Repeat button RPT 3 Track up button Fast forward button 4 Track down button Rewind button 5 Display button DISP A Folder number B Track number C Play time D Repeat indicator E WMA indicator F MP3 indicator G CD indicator A B E D C F A B G E D C F Luggage Compartment Cover 5 ...

Page 175: ...set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file to enable this unit to play back NOTE Never assign the mp3 or wma file name extension to a file that is not in the MP3 WMA format This may not only pro duce noise from the speaker damage but also damage your hearing Recording MP3 WMA files on a CD media You are recommended to minimize the chances of making a disc that contains both CD DA files and MP3...

Page 176: ...l 1 Level 2 Apple Extension to ISO 9660 Joliet Romeo Maximum number of files folders Maximum number of files CD Player 999 files folders 6 CD Player 512 files folders Maximum number of files in one folder 255 Maximum depth of trees 8 Maximum number of folders 255 Root folder is included MP3 WMA MODE Selecting a folder Turn the sound control knob 1 to select a folder Repeat play Press the repeat bu...

Page 177: ...on the disc currently being played finish playing play starts again at the beginning of the disc Selecting a track Press the track up button 3 to listen to the next track Press the track down button 4 twice to listen to the previous track When the track down button 4 is pressed once the track currently being played will start again at the beginning Fast forwarding Rewinding a track Hold in the fas...

Page 178: ...egory button CAT 3 Seek up button 4 Seek down button 5 Manual tuning knob 6 Display button DISP 7 Preset button 1 to 6 8 Scan button SCAN A Band B Channel number C Category indicator If you want to purchase XM Satellite Radio Service contact your SUZUKI dealer It is necessary to buy a special tuner to receive XM broadcasting Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the U...

Page 179: ...ategory function is on only those channels included in the selected category can be selected Selecting the item to be displayed Press the display button 6 Each time the button is pressed the item on display changes in the following order 66J130 Preset memory 1 Select the desired station 2 Select the preset button 7 to which you want to store the station and press and hold the button for 2 seconds ...

Page 180: ...pe 2 AM FM XM 6 CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Display 66J221 1 Aux button CD AUX A Mode indicator Aux function This system has an external input terminal so you can listen to audio from an external device connected to this unit Press the aux button 1 Each time the button is pressed the selected mode is switched as follows 66J123 A CD AUX ...

Page 181: ...R CONTROL Type 2 AM FM XM 6 CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Display 66J113 1 Disc button CD AUX 2 Disc select buttons 1 to 6 3 Track up button Fast forward button 4 Track down button Rewind button 5 Repeat button RPT 6 Category button CAT A Mode indicator B Disc number C Track number D Play time E Repeat indicator F Random indicator G CD changer number A B E D F C G ...

Page 182: ... Fast forwarding Rewinding a track Hold in the fast forward button 3 to advance a track rapidly Hold in the rewind button 4 to rewind a track Random play Press the category button 6 Each time the button is pressed the mode changes in the following order 66J131 NOTE This operation should be performed within 2 seconds To cancel random play press the category button 6 several times to change the ran ...

Page 183: ...se the volume push the upper part of the switch 1 The volume contin ues to increase until you release the switch To decrease the volume push the lower part of the switch 1 The volume contin ues to decrease until you release the switch To mute push the switch 2 To select the mode AM1 AM2 FM1 FM2 XM option CD External CD changer option AUX option push the switch 3 You can also turn on the audio syst...

Page 184: ...ce to the next track on a CD push the upper part of the switch 4 briefly To select the previous track on a CD push the lower part of the switch 4 Anti Theft Feature 79K113 1 2 3 1 2 3 Type 1 AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Type 2 AM FM XM 6 CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL ...

Page 185: ...Press the power on off knob 1 while pressing and holding the track up but ton 2 The ENTRY 0000 will blink and the audio system enter PIN input mode NOTE Establish your PIN by combining numbers from 1 to 6 into any 4 digit number If you forget your PIN when you remove the bat tery for repair etc you will no longer be able to operate the audio system 66J117 3 Input the four digit PIN using preset bu...

Page 186: ...ery etc you will have to confirm your PIN to be able to use the audio system To confirm your PIN 66J122 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position 66J125 2 Input your PIN If the PIN that you input matches the registered PIN the power of the audio system will turn off and you will be able to operate the audio system NOTE If you input your PIN incorrectly will be displayed and the anti theft fun...

Page 187: ...ncy Stations cannot be selected by seek tuning There is no station with strong radio waves Select stations by manual tuning Phenomenon Cause Remedy Compact disc cannot be loaded Another compact disc is already loaded Eject the compact disc before loading a new one Sound skips or is noisy Compact disc is dirty Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth Compact disc is heavily scratched or warped Repl...

Page 188: ...off the unit and contact your SUZUKI dealer Error display Measures to be taken CD CD changer Mechanical error This error display indicates a mechanical failure in the CD changer failure to change or eject a disc The mechanism is probably damaged Contact your authorized SUZUKI dealer CD CD changer Focus error The pick up focus is not properly functioning during playback due to damage on the disc or...

Page 189: ...to disappear 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 disassemble the unit or lubricate the rotating parts Please bring the unit to an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a Clarion service Department Cautions on Handling 52D274 This unit has been designed s...

Page 190: ...or mark the surface 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 scratches are misshaped or cracked etc Use of such discs will cause damage or prevent the system from operating prop erly 52D351 Do not expose compact discs to direct sun light or any hea...

Page 191: ...s 79KA002 1 2 5 6 3 4 AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Built in CD Player Display 79K086 1 Power on off knob Volume control knob 2 Tone balance fader control knob 3 Preset button 5 4 Preset button 6 5 Clock button H 6 Clock button M A Clock display A ...

Page 192: ...between 30 and 59 the clock will reset to the next hour example 12 38 1 00 Adjusting bass treble balance fader 1 Press the tone balance fader control knob 2 Each time it is pressed sound adjust ment is changed as follows 66J224 2 Turn the tone balance fader control knob 2 to adjust the sound Adjusting the AVC Auto volume con trol The Auto Volume Control AVC function automatically adjusts increases...

Page 193: ...FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Built in CD Player Display 66J097 1 Band switch button FM AM 2 Seek up button 3 Seek down button 4 Manual tuning knob 5 Preset buttons 1 to 6 6 Auto store button AS Scan button SCAN A Band B Preset channel number C Stereo indicator D Frequency A B C D ...

Page 194: ... Six stations in total are automatically stored to the preset buttons 5 in sequen tial order starting from the lower frequen cies NOTE When the auto store is performed the station previously stored in the memory at the position is overwritten When there are fewer than 6 stations that can be stored even if 2 rounds of auto store operation are performed the stations previously stored at the remain i...

Page 195: ...e discs previously recorded in CD R CD RW format may not be used 52D291 A CD is inserted with its label facing upward When there is a CD already loaded in the unit another CD cannot be loaded at the same time Do not use force when inserting the CD into the CD insertion slot If a blank disc non recorded CD R is loaded in the unit the disc will be ejected A CAUTION Never insert your finger or hand i...

Page 196: ... 4 Track up button Fast forward button 5 Track down button Rewind button 6 Repeat button RPT A Mode indicator B Track number C Play time D Repeat indicator NOTE About Single CDs 8 cm CDs No adapter is required to play a single CD A single CD is inserted from the center of the CD insertion slot Since an ejected single CD is not auto matically reloaded be sure to remove the ejected single CD A B C D...

Page 197: ...utton 4 to listen to the next track Press the track down button 5 twice to listen to the previous track When the track down button 5 is pressed once the track being currently played will return to the beginning Fast forwarding Rewinding a track Hold in the fast forward button 4 to advance a track rapidly Hold in the rewind button 5 to rewind a track Repeat play Press the repeat button 6 Each time ...

Page 198: ...PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Built in CD Player Display 66J104 1 Sound control knob 2 Repeat button RPT 3 Track up button Fast forward button 4 Track down button Rewind button 5 Display button DISP A Folder number B Track number C Play time D Repeat indicator E WMA indicator F MP3 indicator A B E D C F ...

Page 199: ...s or more and fixed Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file to enable this unit to play back NOTE Never assign the mp3 or wma file name extension to a file that is not in the MP3 WMA format This may not only pro duce noise from the speaker damage but also damage your hearing Recording MP3 WMA files on a CD media You are recommended to minimize the chances of making a disc that contai...

Page 200: ...ional LossLess Voice are not supported Supported file systems ISO 9660 Level 1 Level 2 Apple Extension to ISO 9660 Joliet Romeo Maximum number of files folders Maximum number of files 999 files folders Maximum number of files in one folder 255 Maximum depth of trees 8 Maximum number of folders 255 Root folder is included MP3 WMA MODE Selecting a folder Turn the sound control knob 1 to select a fol...

Page 201: ...rack Press the track up button 3 to listen to the next track Press the track down button 4 twice to listen to the previous track When the track down button 4 is pressed once the track currently being played will start again at the beginning Fast forwarding Rewinding a track Hold in the fast forward button 3 to advance a track rapidly Hold in the rewind button 4 to rewind a track Displaying CD titl...

Page 202: ... CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 79K21 03E Listening to Audio for AUX 79KA006 1 2 AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Built in CD Player Display 80JA007 1 Aux button CD AUX 2 Aux input connector A Mode indicator A ...

Page 203: ...AUX1 is displayed when an external component is connected to the front panel AUX input connector Use a stereo 3 5 mm miniplug cord to connect external components to the AUX input connector CD AUX1 CAUTION Do not attempt to connect or oper ate an external component while engaged in driving Do not allow the cord to interfere with the driver s actions If an external component is con nected when its a...

Page 204: ... up button 4 Seek down button 5 Manual tuning knob 6 Display button DISP 7 Preset button 1 to 6 8 Scan button SCAN A Band B Channel number C Category indicator If you want to purchase XM Satellite Radio Service contact your SUZUKI dealer It is necessary to buy a special tuner to receive XM broadcasting Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States except Haw...

Page 205: ...ategory function is on only those channels included in the selected category can be selected Selecting the item to be displayed Press the display button 6 Each time the button is pressed the item on display changes in the following order 66J130 Preset memory 1 Select the desired station 2 Select the preset button 7 to which you want to store the station and press and hold the button for 2 seconds ...

Page 206: ...his system has an external input terminal so you can listen to audio from an external device connected to this unit Press the aux button 1 Each time the button is pressed the selected mode is switched as follows 80JA012 NOTE AUX2 is displayed when an external component is connected to the AUX Option input connector Use a stereo 3 5 mm miniplug cord to connect external components to the AUX input c...

Page 207: ... CHANGER CONTROL Built in CD Player Display 66J113 1 Disc button CD AUX 2 Disc select buttons 1 to 6 3 Track up button Fast forward button 4 Track down button Rewind button 5 Repeat button RPT 6 Category button CAT A Mode indicator B Disc number C Track number D Play time E Repeat indicator F Random indicator G CD changer number A B E D F C G ...

Page 208: ... Fast forwarding Rewinding a track Hold in the fast forward button 3 to advance a track rapidly Hold in the rewind button 4 to rewind a track Random play Press the category button 6 Each time the button is pressed the mode changes in the following order 66J131 NOTE This operation should be performed within 2 seconds To cancel random play press the category button 6 several times to change the ran ...

Page 209: ...the volume push the upper part of the switch 1 The volume contin ues to increase until you release the switch To decrease the volume push the lower part of the switch 1 The volume contin ues to decrease until you release the switch To mute push the switch 2 To select the mode AM1 AM2 FM1 FM2 XM option CD AUX1 External CD changer option AUX2 option push the switch 3 You can also turn on the audio s...

Page 210: ...ection on a CD To advance to the next track on a CD push the upper part of the switch 4 briefly To select the previous track on a CD push the lower part of the switch 4 Anti Theft Feature 79KA010 1 2 3 AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Built in CD Player ...

Page 211: ...Press the power on off knob 1 while pressing and holding the track up but ton 2 The ENTRY 0000 will blink and the audio system enter PIN input mode NOTE Establish your PIN by combining numbers from 1 to 6 into any 4 digit number If you forget your PIN when you remove the bat tery for repair etc you will no longer be able to operate the audio system 66J117 3 Input the four digit PIN using preset bu...

Page 212: ...ery etc you will have to confirm your PIN to be able to use the audio system To confirm your PIN 66J122 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position 66J125 2 Input your PIN If the PIN that you input matches the registered PIN the power of the audio system will turn off and you will be able to operate the audio system NOTE If you input your PIN incorrectly will be displayed and the anti theft fun...

Page 213: ...ncy Stations cannot be selected by seek tuning There is no station with strong radio waves Select stations by manual tuning Phenomenon Cause Remedy Compact disc cannot be loaded Another compact disc is already loaded Eject the compact disc before loading a new one Sound skips or is noisy Compact disc is dirty Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth Compact disc is heavily scratched or warped Repl...

Page 214: ...off the unit and contact your SUZUKI dealer Error display Measures to be taken CD CD changer Mechanical error This error display indicates a mechanical failure in the CD changer failure to change or eject a disc The mechanism is probably damaged Contact your authorized SUZUKI dealer CD CD changer Focus error The pick up focus is not properly functioning during playback due to damage on the disc or...

Page 215: ... cap 1 Open the fuel filler door 2 Remove the cap by turning it counter clockwise 78K156 NOTE The cap holder 1 can hold the fuel filler cap 2 when refueling To reinstall the fuel filler cap 1 Turn the cap clockwise until you hear several clicks 2 Close the fuel filler door EXAMPLE WARNING Remove the fuel filler cap slowly The fuel may be under pressure and may spray out causing injury Open Close E...

Page 216: ...gage the engine hood lock halfway 64J111 2 Push the under hood release lever sideways with your finger as shown in the illustration While pushing the lever lift up the engine hood WARNING If you need to replace the fuel cap use a genuine SUZUKI cap Use of an improper cap can result in a malfunc tion of the fuel system or emission control system It may also result in fuel leakage in the event of an...

Page 217: ... block glare coming through the windshield or they can be unhooked and turned to the side to block glare coming through the side window The extension 1 can be drawn out to block glare widely Interior Light Switch Center 64J104 Rear 64J211 This light switch has three positions which function as described below WARNING Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched before driving If it is not it can...

Page 218: ... depends on the vehicle specification If there is a switch rubber projection at the door opening as shown the door is involved in the lighting operation Luggage Compartment Light 66J047 The luggage compartment light is located at the left side of the rear luggage com partment When you open any of the doors including the tailgate with the luggage compartment light switch in the DOOR position 1 the ...

Page 219: ...1 03E remains off regardless of whether the door s is are opened or closed Spot Light 65J093 Push the switch 1 to turn on the light and push it again to turn off the light Accessory Socket if equipped 78K141 64J120 1 EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE ...

Page 220: ...N posi tion To use the cigarette lighter push it all the way into the receptacle and release it It will automatically heat up and will pop out to its normal position when it is ready for use CAUTION To prevent the fuse from being blown when using sockets at the same time do not exceed the total combined power capacity of 120 watts Use of inappropriate electrical accessories can cause damage to you...

Page 221: ... hands or other obstructions in the path of the sunroof when you close the sunroof even though there is a system to prevent being pinched by the sunroof 79K097 To tilt the sunroof up slide the sun shade rearward by hand and push the TILT UP part 1 of the sunroof switch To tilt the sunroof down push the SLIDE OPEN part 2 of the sunroof switch If you push the switch for more than a sec ond the sunro...

Page 222: ...elow will not operate The system to prevent being pinched by the sliding sunroof The system to automatically open or close the sunroof fully In this case you must reactivate the fea tures using the following procedures 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position 2 Push and hold the TILT UP part 1 of the sunroof switch the sunroof will tilt up fully and then down slightly After the movement stops...

Page 223: ...are not designed for large or heavy items WARNING Continued Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle even if for a short time Also do not leave chil dren alone in a parked vehicle Unattended children could use the sunroof switches and get trapped by the sunroof CAUTION Do not put your body weight on the roof around the sunroof such as by sitting on it WARNING If your vehicle is equi...

Page 224: ...not put heavy or sharp items in the box NOTE An aftermarket garage door opener can be installed in the front side overhead console box WARNING Never drive with the glove box lid open It could cause injury if an acci dent occurs 1 2 WARNING Never drive with the overhead con sole box lid open It could cause injury if an accident occurs 1 EXAMPLE CAUTION If you park your vehicle outdoors in direct su...

Page 225: ... pull the lever up and open the lid 64J116 To use the rear cup holders open the lid Bottle holder 64J200 You should hold a bottle with a cap in the bottle holder EXAMPLE WARNING Do not use the cup holder or the stor age bin to hold cups containing hot liquids or sharp edged hard or breakable objects Objects in these bins may be thrown about during a sudden stop or impact and could cause personal i...

Page 226: ...both sides of the luggage compartment You can hang the shopping bag or other suitable objects on the hook This hook is not designed for large or heavy items Armrest Center Console Armrest 64J263 WARNING Do not put hard or breakable objects in the pocket If an accident occurs objects such as bottles cans etc can injure the occupants in the rear seat EXAMPLE EXAMPLE CAUTION To avoid damage to the ar...

Page 227: ...are not designed to support items loaded on top of them and may get damaged if used as a shelf NOTE The seatback should always be securely latched in a fairly upright position when removing or installing the luggage com partment cover EXAMPLE WARNING Failure to take the following precau tions may result in the driver s side floor mat interfering with the pedals and causing a loss of vehicle contro...

Page 228: ...over 66J203 1 Release the three hooks a from the rear seat backs 66J204 2 Fold and roll the cover forward 66J205 3 Lift up both ends of the cover to disen gage the attachment points b 66J228 4 Place one end of the cover in the quar ter window opening c so enough a a front rear b c ...

Page 229: ... the floor of the rear luggage room 66J207 Tilt the cover and fit it onto floor of the rear luggage room To reinstall the luggage compartment cover 78K148 1 Fold roll the luggage compartment cover and place one end in the quarter window opening c to swing the other end into position CAUTION When you place the end of the cover in the quarter window opening c be careful not to damage the window or o...

Page 230: ...over securely fits in the attachment points 66J210 3 Unroll unfold the cover as you secure the other latches e 66J229 4 Reattach the three hooks a to the rear seat backs Underfloor Bins if equipped 64J132 Pull up the strap A to open the bin b d e a a CAUTION Do not allow items in the bins to extend above the top of the bin Oth erwise the bin or luggage floor may be damaged A EXAMPLE ...

Page 231: ...RNING The luggage restraint loops and optional rubber net can be used to help keep lightweight cargo from moving around in the luggage com partment during normal driving They are neither capable of nor intended for preventing cargo from being thrown around in a crash Place heavier objects on the floor and as far forward in the cargo area as possible Never pile cargo higher than the top of the seat...

Page 232: ... weight exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR listed on the driver s door lock pillar Mount and secure the cargo onto the roof rack properly according to the instructions provided Be sure to stow the heaviest items at the bottom and dis tribute the cargo as evenly as possible Do not carry items so large that they hang over the bumpers or the sides of the vehicle or block your view Secure the...

Page 233: ... in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink programming It is also sug gested that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed HomeLink buttons be erased for security purposes Refer to Programming HomeLink step 1 only or for assistance contact HomeLink at www homelink com or by calling 1 800 355 3515 Programming HomeLink NOTE Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the ...

Page 234: ... turns to a con stant light continue with Programming HomeLink steps 6 8 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 66J051 66J052 6 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the learn or smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 7 Firmly press and relea...

Page 235: ... release the programmed HomeLink button Activation will now occur for the trained device i e garage door opener gate operator secu rity system entry door lock home office lighting etc For convenience the hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time In the event that there are still programming difficulties or ques tions contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Era...

Page 236: ... the lower part of the cover 1 and then remove the cover 1 78K053 The frame hooks 2 are provided for ship ping purposes only 1 WARNING Do not use the frame hooks to tow another vehicle or to have your vehi cle towed on the road or highway The hooks are designed for use in emergency situations only such as if your vehicle or another vehicle gets stuck in deep mud or snow 2 2 ...

Page 237: ...VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING 6 79K21 03E 54G215 VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING Vehicle Loading 6 1 Trailer Towing 6 2 Towing Your Vehicle recreational towing 6 7 ...

Page 238: ...acity remains available for occu pants cargo and trailer tongue weight if towing a trailer Contact your dealer for further information Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and actual loads at the front and rear axles can only be determined by weighing the vehicle using a vehicle scale To measure the weight and load try taking your vehicle to a highway weighing station shipping com pany or inspectio...

Page 239: ...on for attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slack to permit full turning Never allow safety chains to drag on the road Trailer Lights Make sure your trailer is equipped with lights which meet federal state and local requirements Always check for the proper operation of all trailer lights before you start to tow Brakes CAUTION Trailer towing puts additional stress on the engine drive tr...

Page 240: ...measured with the trailer disconnected from the towing vehicle Gross trailer weight must never exceed 1360 kg 3000 pounds If you intend to tow a trailer having a gross trailer weight greater than 450 kg 1000 pounds the trailer must be equipped with trailer brakes Gross Combined Weight 60A381 Gross Combined Weight is the weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all the occupants accessories and...

Page 241: ...le Weight is the weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all the occu pants accessories and cargo plus the trailer tongue weight The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the Gross Vehi cle Weight Rating GVWR listed on the Safety Certification Label Gross Axle Weight 60A382 Gross Axle Weight Front and Rear is the weight supported by an individual axle with the vehicle fully loaded and the tr...

Page 242: ...cle and trailer safely Never exceed posted towing speed limits or 72 km h 45 mph which ever is lower Never drive at a speed that causes shaking or swaying of the trailer If you notice even the slightest sign of shaking or swaying slow down Always have someone guide you when backing Continued WARNING Continued Allow adequate stopping distance Stopping distance is increased when you tow a trailer Fo...

Page 243: ...re 1 Apply the vehicle s brakes firmly 2 Have another person place wheel chocks under the wheels of the vehicle and the trailer while you are holding the brakes 3 Slowly release the brakes until the wheel chocks absorb the load 4 Fully engage the parking brake 5 Manual transmission turn off the engine then shift into reverse or first gear Automatic transmission shift into P Park and turn off the e...

Page 244: ...table to select the proper towing method for your vehicle and carefully follow the corresponding instructions Be sure to use proper towing equipment designed for recreational tow ing and make sure that towing speed does not exceed 90 km h 55 mph TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE 4WD Vehicle With a Transfer Switch 54G585 64J234 DRIVE TRAIN TRANS MISSION TOWING METHOD 4WD with a transfer switch A T A M T A 4...

Page 245: ...til the N indicator blinks then turn the switch to the N position When you turn the transfer switch to the N position N indicator will come on with the buzzer sound 4 Make sure the N light on the instru ment cluster comes on 5 Shift the manual transmission lever into 2nd gear or the automatic transmission lever into P Park 6 Turn the ignition key to the ACC posi tion to unlock the steering wheel W...

Page 246: ...gine With the manual transmission lever in 2nd gear or the auto matic transmission lever in D and the transfer switch in neutral rev the engine for about one minute with the clutch engaged if equipped to circulate oil in the transfer case 64J148 TOWING METHOD A FOUR WHEELS ON THE GROUND Towing Your Vehicle recreational towing 13 ...

Page 247: ... key to the ACC posi tion to unlock the steering wheel 3 Make sure the front wheels are facing straight forward and secure the steering wheel with a steering wheel clamping device designed for towing CAUTION Never tow your vehicle using recre ational towing methods If you do the transmission will be permanently damaged CAUTION The steering column is not strong enough to withstand shocks trans mitt...

Page 248: ...6 11 VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING 79K21 03E 52D082 TOWING METHOD B FRONT WHEELS ON THE GROUND AND REAR WHEELS ON A DOLLY Towing Your Vehicle recreational towing 13 ...

Page 249: ...Driving Conditions 7 7 Drive Belt 7 9 Engine Oil and Filter 7 10 Engine Coolant 7 13 Air Cleaner 7 16 Spark Plugs 7 16 Gear Oil 7 17 Clutch Pedal 7 20 Automatic Transmission Fluid 7 20 Brakes 7 22 Steering Wheel 7 24 Tires 7 25 Battery 7 36 Fuses 7 36 Headlight Aiming 7 39 Bulb Replacement 7 40 Wiper Blades 7 46 Windshield Washer Fluid 7 49 Air Conditioning System 7 49 ...

Page 250: ...way from the moving fan and fan belt When it is necessary to do service work with the engine running make sure that the parking brake is set fully and the transmission is in Neutral for manual transmission vehicles or Park for automatic transmission vehicles Do not touch ignition wires or other ignition system parts when starting the engine or when the engine is running or you could receive an ele...

Page 251: ...G SUZUKI recommends that mainte nance on items marked with an aster isk be performed by your authorized SUZUKI dealer or a quali fied service technician If you are qualified you may perform mainte nance on the unmarked items by referring to the instructions in this section If you are not sure whether you can successfully complete any of the unmarked maintenance jobs ask your authorized SUZUKI deal...

Page 252: ...67 5 75 ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL 1 Drive belt Inspect for damage I I 2 Valve lash clearance for 2 4 L engine I 3 Engine oil and oil filter R R R R R R R R R R 4 Cooling system hoses and connections I I 5 Engine coolant SUZUKI LLC Standard Green R R SUZUKI LLC Super Blue 2 First time only Replace at 150000 km 90000 miles or 90 months Second time and after Replace every 75000 km 45000 miles or 45 mon...

Page 253: ... filter R R R R R R R R R R 4 Cooling system hoses and connections I I I 5 Engine coolant SUZUKI LLC Standard Green R R R SUZUKI LLC Super Blue 2 First time only Replace at 150000 km 90000 miles or 90 months Second time and after Replace every 75000 km 45000 miles or 45 months 6 Exhaust pipes and mountings I I R I 7 EVAP canister Replace every 250000 km 150000 miles or 180 months 8 Emission relate...

Page 254: ... pedal stroke check adjustment I I I I I 6 Parking brake lever and cable Lever movement check adjustment I I I I I 7 Tires including tire rotation I I I I I I I I I I 8 Wheel discs I I I I I I I I I I 9 Wheel bearings I I I I I 10 Suspension system I I I I I 11 Propeller shafts Drive shafts I I I I I 12 Manual transmission oil I R I R I 13 Automatic transmission A T Fluid level I I I I I Fluid cha...

Page 255: ... front rear I I I I I Brake drums and shoes if equipped I I I I I 3 Brake hoses and pipes I I I I I 4 Brake fluid level check replacement I I R I I 5 Brake pedal stroke check adjustment I I I I I 6 Parking brake lever and cable Lever movement check adjustment I I I I I 7 Tires including tire rotation I I I I I I I I I I 8 Wheel discs I I I I I I I I I I 9 Wheel bearings I I I I I 10 Suspension sys...

Page 256: ...g a trailer Severe Condition Code Maintenance Maintenance Operation Maintenance Interval A C D E H Engine oil and oil filter R Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 3 months A B D H Exhaust pipes and mountings I Every 10000 km 6000 miles or 6 months C Air cleaner filter element 1 I Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 3 months R Every 25000 km 15000 miles or 15 months C Canister air suction filter R Every 100000 km ...

Page 257: ...Maintenance Operation Maintenance Interval B E H Automatic transmission A T fluid R Every 25000 km 15000 miles or 15 months B E H Transfer Differential and Extension oil R Every 25000 km 15000 miles or 15 months B Bolts and nuts on suspension T Every 10000 km 6000 miles or 6 months B C D Drive belt Engine accessory I Every 25000 km 15000 miles or 15 months C D Air conditioner filter element 2 I Ev...

Page 258: ...to replace or adjust the belt have it done by your SUZUKI dealer WARNING When the engine is running keep hands hair clothing tools etc away from the moving fan and drive belts 79K041 PS GE AC 100 N 22 lbs 10 kg press ADB Accessory drive belt GE Generator PS Power steering pump AC Air conditioner compressor L4 2 4 L GE ADB V6 3 2 L ADB PS AC Drive Belt 1 2 Engine Oil and Filter 1 2 ...

Page 259: ...rate if the vehicle is on a slope The oil level should be checked either before starting the engine or at least 5 minutes after stopping the engine 52D084 The handle of the engine oil dipstick is col ored yellow for easy identification Pull out the oil dipstick wipe oil off with a clean cloth insert the dipstick all the way into the engine then remove it again The oil on the stick should be betwee...

Page 260: ... the engine oil 5 Reinstall the drain plug and gasket Tighten the plug with a wrench to the specified torque 6 Reinstall the engine under cover Close Open EXAMPLE WARNING The engine oil temperature may be high enough to burn your fingers when the drain plug is loosened Wait until the drain plug is cool enough to touch with your bare hands EXAMPLE WARNING New and used oil and solvent can be hazardo...

Page 261: ...dealer for oil filter replacement Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks 1 Pour oil through the filler hole and install the filler cap For the approximate capacity of the oil refer to the Capacities item in the SPECIFICATIONS section 2 Start the engine and look carefully for leaks at the oil filter and drain plug Run the engine at various speeds for at least 5 minutes 3 Stop the engine and wait about...

Page 262: ... protection against freezing and boiling Gives proper protection against corro sion and rust Failure to use the proper coolant can dam age your cooling system Your authorized SUZUKI dealer can help you select the proper coolant CAUTION Oil leaks from around the oil filter or drain plug indicate incorrect installa tion or gasket damage If you find any leaks or are not sure that the filter has been ...

Page 263: ...tors or addi tives They may not be compatible with your cooling system Do not mix different types of base coolants Doing so may result in accelerated seal wear and or the possibility of severe overheating and extensive engine automatic transmission damage CAUTION The mixture you use should con tain 50 concentration of anti freeze If the lowest ambient temperature in your area is expected to be 35 ...

Page 264: ...ill it with engine coolant to the FULL line 5 Tighten the drain plug on the radiator fill the radiator with engine coolant and install the radiator cap 6 After filling let the engine idle for about 2 3 minutes to get rid of air in the cooling system Then stop the engine 7 Check the engine coolant level in the radiator again If the level has gone down add more engine coolant Open Close WARNING It i...

Page 265: ...leaner case cover 2 This air cleaner element is of dry type Remember that it needs cleaning according to the following method 3 Blow off dust on cleaner element by compressed air from inside the ele ment or replace the element as neces sary Spark Plugs 78K056 NOTE For 3 2 L engine to approach the spark plugs you need to remove the bolts shown in the illustration EXAMPLE CAUTION The air cleaner ele...

Page 266: ...hen replacing gear oil use gear oil with the appropriate viscosity and grade as shown in the charts below We highly rec ommend you use SAE 75W 90 gear oil SAE 80W 90 for front differential oil rear differential oil and transfer gear oil Transmission Extension case 54G095 Differential Transfer case 65D594 CAUTION When replacing spark plugs you should use the brand and type speci fied for your vehic...

Page 267: ...case 66J005 1 Oil filler and level plug 2 Oil drain plug Extension case 2WD 66J165 1 Oil filler and level plug 2 Oil drain plug API GRADE Transmission Extension case GL 4 Transfer case GL 5 Hypoid gear oil Differential Front Rear 1 2 2 1 Windshield Washer Fluid 3 Air Cleaner 1 2 ...

Page 268: ... the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler hole then reinstall the plug Gear Oil Replacement To change the gear oil in the manual trans mission transfer case extension case or differential s use the following procedure 1 Remove the oil filler plug 1 2 Remove the drain plug 2 drain the oil and reinstall the drain plug 3 Pour new gear oil of the specified type through the filler hole until the ...

Page 269: ...o warm up the transmission fluid drive the vehicle or idle the engine until the temperature gauge indicates normal operating temperature 2 Then drive for ten more minutes Oil Filler Plug Oil Drain Plug Manual transmission 23 Nm 17 0 lb ft 2 3 kg m 23 Nm 17 0 lb ft 2 3 kg m Transfer 23 Nm 17 0 lb ft 2 3 kg m 23 Nm 17 0 lb ft 2 3 kg m Extension case 23 Nm 17 0 lb ft 2 3 kg m 23 Nm 17 0 lb ft 2 3 kg ...

Page 270: ...en move it back to the P Park position 60A205 The handle of the A T fluid dipstick is col ored red for easy identification 65D109 6 Remove the dipstick clean it and push it back in until the cap seats Pull out the dipstick and read the fluid level The fluid level should be between the two marks in the HOT range on the dipstick 7 Add just enough specified fluid through the dipstick hole to fill the...

Page 271: ...hould be inspected by your SUZUKI dealer immediately Brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces Use cau tion when refilling the reservoir Continued WARNING Continued Do not use any fluid other than DOT3 brake fluid Do not use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has been stored in old or open contain ers It is essential that foreign parti cles and other liquids are kept out of the brake f...

Page 272: ... is less than the minimum distance required have your vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI dealer NOTE When measuring the distance between the brake pedal and floor wall push in the floor carpet as far as it goes and measure the distance between the carpet surface and the brake pedal 60G104 Pedal to floor carpet minimum distance a 80 mm 3 1 in a Floor carpet WARNING If you experience any of the follow...

Page 273: ...ified values Check that the steering wheel turns easily and smoothly without rattling by turning it all the way to the right and to the left while driving very slowly in an open area If the amount of free play is outside the specification or you find anything else to be wrong an inspection must be performed by your SUZUKI dealer Power Steering if equipped 64J155 1 UPPER 2 LOWER Check the steering ...

Page 274: ...fety Standards The letters and numbers following the DOT marking is the Tire Iden tification Number TIN The TIN identifies the tire manufacturer and plant tire size and date the tire was manufactured E Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three perfor mance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance Refer to the Uniform Tire Quality G...

Page 275: ...vided by the tire section width D Construction Code This letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply tire construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply con struction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter This two digit number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 10...

Page 276: ...s are warm could have pressure below the specification when the tires cool down Also tires that are inflated to the specified pres sure in a warm garage may have pres sure below the specification when the vehicle is driven outside in very cold temperature If you adjust the tire pressure in a garage that is warmer than the outside temperature you should add 1 psi to the recommended cold tire inflat...

Page 277: ...6 mm 0 06 in To help you check this the tires have molded in tread wear indica tors in the grooves When the indi cators appear on the tread surface the remaining depth of the tread is WARNING Air pressures should be checked when the tires are cold or you may get inaccurate read ings Check the inflation pressure from time to time while inflating the tire gradually until the spec ified pressure is o...

Page 278: ...le The size and type of tires used should be only those approved by SUZUKI Motor Corporation as standard or optional equipment for your vehicle WARNING Replacing the wheels and tires equipped on your vehicle with certain combinations of aftermar ket wheels and tires can signifi cantly change the steering and handling characteristics of your vehicle Oversized tires may also rub against the fender o...

Page 279: ... ences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on speci fied government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest ...

Page 280: ...e a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off WARNING Vehicle equipped with P225 65R17 tires have a spare wheel and tire that are a different size than the wheels and tires on the vehicle The spare wheel and tire on these vehicles are intended for temporary emergency use only The wheel is painted yellow to remi...

Page 281: ... name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other side wall of the tire or 2 the outward fac ing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Maximum Inflation Pressure the maximum cold inflation pressure a tire is designed to support in normal ser vice Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight the sum of curb weigh...

Page 282: ...ty and the cargo load capacity The GVWR and GAWR front and rear are listed on the Safety Certification Label which is located below the driver s side door latch striker The total load capacity and seating capacity are listed on the Tire and Loading Information Label which is located below the Safety Cer tification Label The cargo load capac ity can be determined as described below Cargo Load Capac...

Page 283: ...teps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The com bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s plac ard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amou...

Page 284: ... combined weight of vehicle occu pants increase the vehicle s cargo and luggage capacity decreases Suppose again that you were to take a trip in your vehicle with the same three passengers described above and you decided to tow a trailer having a trailer tongue weight of 75 lbs The cargo and luggage capacity would be reduced again to 200 lbs 275 75 200 lbs Determining Compatibility of Tire and Veh...

Page 285: ...attery Primary Fuses These fuses are between the main fuse and individual fuses and are for electrical load groups Individual Fuses These fuses are for indi vidual electrical circuits For details on protected circuits refer to the FUSES AND PROTECTED CIR CUITS section in this manual WARNING Batteries produce flammable hydro gen gas Keep flames and sparks away from the battery or an explosion may o...

Page 286: ...motor fuse 10 30A ABS 2 ABS actuator fuse 11 50A ABS 1 ABS actuator fuse 12 20A FI Main fuse 13 Blank 14 10A H L L Head light high beam fuse left 15 10A H L R Head light high beam fuse right 16 10A H L Head light fuse 17 40A ST Starter motor fuse 18 40A IGN Ignition fuse 19 15A H L LO L Head light low beam fuse left 20 15A H L LO R Head light low beam fuse right PRIMARY FUSE INDIVIDUAL FUSE 60A LA...

Page 287: ...socket fuse E 10A CRUISE Cruise control fuse F 15A ACC 2 Cigar or Accessory socket fuse G 20A WIP Wiper fuse H 15A IG2 SIG Ignition signal Seat heater fuse I 10A BACK Back lamp fuse J 10A ABS ESP ABS or ESP control ler fuse K 10A A B Air bag fuse L 15A RADIO Radio fuse M 15A HAZ Hazard light fuse N 7 5A ST SIG Starter signal fuse O 10A ECM Engine control module fuse P 25A S R Sun roof motor fuse Q...

Page 288: ...UZUKI dealer for headlight alignment WARNING Always be sure to replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the correct amper age Never use a substitute such as aluminum foil or wire to replace a blown fuse If you replace a fuse and the new one blows in a short period of time you may have a major electri cal problem Have your vehicle inspected immediately by your SUZUKI dealer BLOWN OK BLOWN OK Bulb Replac...

Page 289: ...at blade screwdriver covered with a soft cloth as shown To install it simply push it back in The bulb can be removed by simply pulling it out WARNING Light bulbs can be hot enough to burn your finger right after being turned off This is true especially for halogen headlight bulbs Replace the bulbs after they become cool enough The headlight bulbs are filled with pressurized halogen gas They can bu...

Page 290: ...un terclockwise Pull out the bulb Headlights Low beam Halogen headlamp 79K089 66J108 Open the engine hood Disconnect the coupler Remove the sealing rubber Push the retaining spring forward and unhook it Then remove the bulb Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal High beam 78F072 Open the engine hood Disconnect the coupler while pushing the lock release Turn the bulb holder counterclock...

Page 291: ...e the clips 1 by twist the driver as shown in the illustra tion 2 Remove the bolt 3 by a Phillips head screwdriver 65J357 3 Remove the clip 4 with the same way as No 1 78F072 4 Open the fender cover Disconnect the coupler with pushing the lock release Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it 2 1 3 4 Wiper Blades 3 ...

Page 292: ...etal type 2 To remove and install a full glass type bulb 1 simply pull out or push in the bulb To remove a glass metal type bulb 2 from a bulb holder push in the bulb and turn it counterclockwise To install a new bulb push it in and turn it clockwise You can access the individual bulb or bulb holders as follows Position Turn signal light 64J163 To replace the bulb of position turn signal light fol...

Page 293: ...ment light 64J166 High mount stop light if equipped The followings are the general procedure for replace the bulbs of high mount stop light Since special procedures are required we recommend you take your vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer for the bulbs of high mount stop light replacement 64J181 To remove a high mounted stop light hous ing the following procedure 1 Open the tailgate and remove the tri...

Page 294: ...y the flat head etc through the service holes as shown in the illustration 64J183 3 Close the tailgate Remove a high mounted stop light housing 2 from the tailgate 64J184 4 Remove the each bulb 5 Replace the bulbs To install a high mounted stop light housing in the reverse order of removal 2 ...

Page 295: ... may be different from the ones described here depending on vehicle specifications If so consult your SUZUKI dealer for proper replacement method For windshield wipers 70G119 1 Hold the wiper arm away from the win dow 52D102 2 Squeeze lock lever 1 towards wiper arm 2 and remove the wiper frame from the arm as shown CAUTION To avoid scratching or breaking the window do not let the wiper arm strike ...

Page 296: ... them from the old blade to the new one Installation 52D125 4 Locked end 5 Install the new blade in the reverse order of removal with the locked end positioned toward the wiper arm Make sure the blade is properly retained by all the hooks Grasp the blade near the locked end and pull in the direction of the arrows to lock the end into place 6 Reinstall wiper frame to arm making sure that the lock l...

Page 297: ...1 NOTE Do not flex the wiper blade frame end more than necessary If you do it can break off 54G135 1 Retainer 4 If the new blade is provided without the two metal retainers move them from the old blade to the new one 5 Install the new blade in the reverse order of removal Make sure the blade is properly retained by all the hooks 6 Reinstall wiper frame to arm in the reverse order of removal ...

Page 298: ... during winter it may not give the best performance when you start using it again To help maintain opti mum performance and durability of your air conditioner it needs to be run periodically Operate the air conditioner at least once a month for one minute with the engine idling This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect the internal components or opposite side EXAMPLE WARNING Do not...

Page 299: ...Tire Changing Tool 8 1 Spare Tire Nut Lock if equipped 8 1 Jacking Instructions 8 2 Changing Wheels 8 3 Jump Starting Instructions 8 7 Towing a Disabled Vehicle 8 8 If the Starter Does Not Operate 8 8 If the Engine is Flooded 8 9 If the Engine Overheats 8 9 ...

Page 300: ...e Tire Nut Lock if equipped 64J172 A nut lock is used for the spare tire To unlock the spare tire nut insert the ignition key into the lock as far as the key will go and remove the lock with the key in To lock the spare tire nut put the lock on the nut and push the lock in WARNING The tire changing tools should be used only to change wheels It is important to read the jacking instruc tions in this...

Page 301: ...and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the wheel being lifted 5 Place the spare wheel near the wheel being lifted as shown in the illustration in case that the jack slips 64J194 79K058 1 Jacking point 6 Position the jack as shown in the illus tration and raise the jack by turning the jack head groove fits around the jacking point beneath the vehicle body 79K059 2 Jack handle 3 Wheel brace 7 ...

Page 302: ...ck only to change wheels on level hard ground Never jack up the vehicle on an inclined surface Never raise the vehicle with the jack in a location other than the designated jacking point near the wheel to be changed Make sure that the jack is raised at least 51 mm 2 inches before it contacts the flange Use of the jack when it is within 51 mm 2 inches of being fully collapsed may result in failure ...

Page 303: ...Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts 2 Jack up the vehicle follow the jacking instructions in this section 3 Remove the wheel nuts and wheel 4 Before installing the new wheel clean any mud or dirt off from the surface of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth Clean the hub carefully it may be hot from driving 5 Install the new wheel and replace the wheel nuts with their cone shaped end facing the...

Page 304: ... 78K063 NOTE When you install the spare tire full cover make sure the position of the upper claws marked on outside 5 and holes then hook them first WARNING Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten them to the specified torque as soon as possible after changing wheels Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts may come loose or fall off which can result in an accident If you do not have a t...

Page 305: ...hese vehicles are intended for temporary emergency use only The wheel is painted yellow to remind you that the wheel and tire are for temporary use only Continu ous use of this spare can result in tire failure and loss of control Always observe these precautions when using this spare Be aware that your vehicle will han dle differently with this temporary spare Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph speed Re...

Page 306: ... that your hands and the jumper cables remain clear from pulleys belts or fans Batteries produce flammable hydrogen gas Keep flames and sparks away from the battery or an explosion may occur Never smoke when working near the battery If the booster battery you use for jump starting is installed in another vehicle make sure the two vehicles are not touching each other If your battery discharges repe...

Page 307: ... in the Towing Your Vehicle recreational towing sec tion but with the wheels lifted by the tow truck instead of on a towing dolly Be sure to carefully follow the specific instructions provided in the Towing Your Vehicle recreational towing sec tion If the Starter Does Not Operate 1 Try turning the ignition switch to the START position with the headlights turned on to determine the battery con diti...

Page 308: ...range 1 Turn off the engine and check that the water pump belt and pulleys are not damaged or slipping If any abnormality is found correct it 2 Check the coolant level in the reservoir If it is found to be lower than the LOW line look for leaks at the radiator water pump and radiator and heater hoses If you locate any leaks that may have caused the overheating do not run the engine until these pro...

Page 309: ... because scalding fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure The cap should only be taken off when the coolant temper ature has lowered To prevent personal injury keep hands tools and clothing away from the engine cooling fan and air conditioner fan if equipped These electric fans can automatically turn on without warning ...

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Page 311: ...APPEARANCE CARE 9 79K21 03E 60G412 APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion Prevention 9 1 Vehicle Cleaning 9 3 ...

Page 312: ... any damage to the paint or protective coatings as soon as possible How to Help Prevent Corrosion Wash your vehicle frequently The best way to preserve the finish on your vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to keep it clean with frequent washing Wash your vehicle at least once during the winter and once immediately after the win ter Keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean and dry ...

Page 313: ...d as is practical are the best The fittings for such shields should also be cor rosion resistant Please check with your authorized SUZUKI dealer for information on these shields Store your vehicle in a dry well venti lated area Do not park your vehicle in a damp poorly ventilated area If you often wash your vehicle in the garage or if you frequently drive it in when wet your garage may be damp The...

Page 314: ...ufacture s instructions and precautions Do not use solvent type cleaners or abrasive cleaners Seat belts Clean seat belts with a mild soap and water Do not use bleach or dye on the belts They may weaken the fabric in the belts Vinyl floor mats Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl with water or mild soap Use a brush to help loosen dirt After dirt is loosened rinse the mat thoroughly with water a...

Page 315: ... a small brush 3 Allow the paint to dry completely CAUTION It is important that your vehicle be kept clean and free from dirt Failure to keep your vehicle clean may result in fading of the paint or corrosion to various parts of the vehicle body WARNING Never attempt to wash and wax your vehicle with the engine run ning When cleaning the underside of the body and fender where there may be sharp edg...

Page 316: ...B211S After washing the vehicle waxing and pol ishing are recommended to further protect and beautify the paint Only use waxes and polishes of good quality When using waxes and polishes observe the precautions specified by the manufacturers ...

Page 317: ...E 54G072 GENERAL INFORMATION Identification Numbers 10 1 Safety Certification Label 10 2 Emission Compliance Label for U S A 10 2 Warranties 10 2 On Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders 10 3 Reporting Safety Defects 10 4 ...

Page 318: ...e above illustrations This number is used to register the vehicle It is also used to assist your dealer when ordering parts or referring to special service information Engine Serial Number 2 4 L engine model 60G128 3 2 L engine model 79K060 The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block as shown in the above illustration EXAMPLE for some vehicles Identification Numbers 2 5 ...

Page 319: ... warranties covering your vehicle are explained in a separate New Vehicle War ranty Information booklet given to you at the time of sale Please read this booklet carefully so you can understand your rights and responsibilities For U S A The following warranties are provided with your vehicle New Vehicle Limited Warranty Limited Warranty For SUZUKI Parts or Accessories Emission Components Defect Wa...

Page 320: ...puter 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 condition of the vehicle and how it was operated such as data related to airbag readiness airbag performance safety belt usage and the severity of the collision These data can help provide a better under standi...

Page 321: ...tline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other infor mation about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov To contact American Suzuki owners in the continental United States can call toll free 1 800 934 0934 or write to American Suzuki Motor Corporation Aut...

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Page 323: ...ressor fuse 2 YELLOW 20 O2 HTR O2 sensor heater fuse 3 BLUE 15 THR MOT Throttle motor fuse 4 YELLOW 20 AT Automatic transmission fuse 5 CLEAR 25 RR DEF Rear defogger fuse 6 BLUE 15 HORN Horn fuse 7 YELLOW 20 FR FOG Front fog light fuse 8 YELLOW 20 MRR HTR Mirror heater fuse 9 GREEN 40 FR BLW Front blower motor fuse 10 PINK 30 ABS 2 ABS actuator fuse Fuses and Protected Circuits 7 ...

Page 324: ... 12 YELLOW 20 FI Main fuse 13 Blank 14 RED 10 H L L Head light high beam fuse left 15 RED 10 H L R Head light high beam fuse right 16 RED 10 H L Head light fuse 17 GREEN 40 ST MTR Starter motor fuse 18 GREEN 40 IGN Ignition fuse 19 BLUE 15 H L LO L Head light low beam fuse left 20 BLUE 15 H L LO R Head light low beam fuse right Fuses and Protected Circuits 7 ...

Page 325: ...fuse F BLUE 15 ACC 2 Cigar or Accessory socket fuse R RED 10 TAIL Tail light fuse G YELLOW 20 WIP Wiper fuse S YELLOW 20 D L Door lock actuator fuse H BLUE 15 IG2 SIG Ignition signal Seat heater fuse T BLUE 15 ACC Radio Remote door mirror fuse I RED 10 BACK Back lamp fuse U RED 10 METER Meter fuse J RED 10 ABS ESP ABS or ESP controller fuse V BLUE 15 IG COIL Ignition coil fuse K RED 10 A B Air bag...

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Page 327: ...gth 4500 177 1 Overall width 1810 71 3 Overall height 4WD 1695 66 7 2WD 1683 66 3 Wheelbase 2640 103 9 Tread Front 1540 60 6 Rear 1560 61 4 Minimum running ground clearance 4WD 200 7 9 2WD 188 7 4 ITEM Weight Gross axle weight rating See the safety certification label and the tire information label which are located on the driver s door lock pillar Gross vehicle weight rating Vehicle capacity weig...

Page 328: ...n 85 6 mm 3 37 in Piston displacement 2393 cm3 146 0 cu in 2393 cc 3195 cm3 194 9 cu in 3195 cc Compression ratio 10 0 1 10 0 1 ITEM Electrical Ignition timing 5 B T D C Standard spark plug 2 4 L NGK SILFR6A11 3 2 L AC DELCO 41 990 Battery 12V GP24 Fuses See INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE and FUSES AND PRO TECTED CIRCUITS sections Specifications 1 2 5 6 7 10 11 ...

Page 329: ...5W 7443 License plate light 12V 5W W5W Reversing light 12V 21W 7440 High mount stop light 12V 5W W5W Door illumination light 12V 5W Dome light Spot light 12V 8W Center light 12V 10W Rear light 12V 10W Luggage compartment light 12V 5W W5W ITEM Wheel Tire size front and rear P225 70R16 P225 65R17 P225 60R18 Tire pressure For the specified tire pressure see the Tire Information Label located on the d...

Page 330: ...tank 66 L 17 4 US gal Engine oil replaced with filter 2 4 L 4 8 L 10 1 US pt 3 2 L 6 0 L 12 7 US pt Transmission oil M T 1 9 L 4 0 US pt A T 2 4 L 2 5 L 5 3 US pt 3 2 L 3 0 L 6 3 US pt Differential gear oil Front 0 95 L 2 0 US pt Rear 2WD 5M T 5A T 1 1 L 2 3 US pt 4A T 0 8 L 1 7 US pt 4WD 0 8 L 1 7 US pt Transfer gear box oil with a transfer switch 1 5 L 3 2 US pt without a transfer switch 1 6 L 3...

Page 331: ...Braking System ABS 3 32 Armrest 5 73 Assist Grips 5 70 Audio Systems type A 5 8 Audio Systems type B 5 36 Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System Climate Control 5 1 Automatic Locking Retractor ALR 2 28 Automatic Transmission Fluid 7 20 Auto On Headlight System 2 77 Average Speed 2 68 B Basic Operations 5 11 5 38 Battery 7 36 Brake Assist System 3 29 Brake Fluid 7 22 Brake Pedal 3 8 7 23 Bra...

Page 332: ... Hooks 5 83 Front Air Bags 2 45 Front Fog Light Switch 2 78 Front Passenger s Seat Belt Reminder Light 2 55 Front Seat Back Pocket 5 73 Front Seat Heater 2 21 Front Seats 2 18 Fuel Consumption 2 68 Fuel Filler Cap 5 62 Fuel Gauge 2 65 Fuel Pump Labeling 1 1 Fuel Recommendation 1 1 Fuse under the Dash Board 7 38 Fuses 7 36 FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS 11 1 G Gasoline Containing MTBE 1 1 Gasoline Et...

Page 333: ...emote Controller Type A 2 5 Keyless Start System Remote Controller Keyless Entry System Transmitter 2 4 Keys 2 1 L Lap Shoulder Belt 2 28 Lighting Control Lever 2 75 Lighting Operation 2 76 Lights On reminder 2 78 Listening to a CD 5 15 5 42 Listening to a CD from an External CD Changer Option 5 28 5 54 Listening to a XM Satellite Radio Option 5 25 5 51 Listening to Audio for AUX Option 5 27 5 49 ...

Page 334: ...of Rails or Roof Rack Anchors 5 78 S Safety Certification Label 10 2 Seat Adjustment 2 18 2 22 Seat Belt Extender 2 41 Seat Belt Inspection 2 33 Seat Belt Pretensioner System 2 42 Seat Belt Reminder 2 30 Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems 2 26 Selection of Coolant 7 13 Shopping Hook 5 73 Shoulder anchor height adjuster 2 32 Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags 2 46 Side Door Locks 2 1 SLIP ...

Page 335: ...5 60 Turn Signal Control Lever 2 78 Turn Signal Indicators 2 63 Turn Signal Operation 2 79 U Underfloor Bins 5 77 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 7 30 Using the Transfer Switch 3 15 Using the Transmission 3 11 V Vehicle Cleaning 9 3 Vehicle Identification Number 10 1 Vehicle Loading 6 1 7 33 Vehicle With Keyless Start System 3 4 Vehicle Without Keyless Start System 3 3 W Warning and Indicator Lights ...

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Page 337: ...79K21 03E Prepared by June 2009 Part No 99011 79K21 03E Printed in Japan TP334 ...

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