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GENERAL INFORMATION

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54G27-03E

54G072

GENERAL INFORMATION

Identification Numbers  ....................................................... 12-1
Safety Certification Label  ................................................... 12-2
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.) ........................... 12-2
Warranties ............................................................................ 12-2
On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data
Recorders ............................................................................ 12-3
Reporting Safety Defects  ................................................... 12-4

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Summary of Contents for Aerio

Page 1: ...on Brake and clutch fluid Engine oil recommendation Automatic transaxle fluid Tire cold pressure For further details see Engine Oil and Filter in the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section DOT3 An equival...

Page 2: ...54G27 03E This owner s manual applies to the AERIO series 54G588 NOTE The illustrated model is one of the AERIO series COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 2006...

Page 3: ...ully 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 th...

Page 4: ...section 9 5 Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick Red see section 9 6 Engine coolant see section 9 7 Windshield washer fluid see section 9 8 Battery see section 9 9 Tire pressure see tire information lab...

Page 5: ...ia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm FUEL RECOMMENDATION 1 BEFORE DRIVING 2 STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL 4 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 5 OPERATING YOUR VEHIC...

Page 6: ...Air bag warning labels on both sun visors 2 Passenger seat belt warning label 3 Rear center seat belt warning label 4 Jacking warning label 5 Jacking warning label 6 Fuel filler cap message 7 Brake fl...

Page 7: ...in need of additional informa tion or if you are dissatisfied request that your dealer arrange a meeting with your District Service Manager If after doing so you still require further assistance and...

Page 8: ...t could result in death or injury CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage WARNING Do not modify this vehicle Modifica tion could adversely affect safety handling perfo...

Page 9: ...he vehicle s evaporative emission control system for leaks This check is performed approximately five hours after the engine is turned off During this leak check you may hear a sound coming from the v...

Page 10: ...0 4 54G27 03E MEMO...

Page 11: ...FUEL RECOMMENDATION 1 54G27 03E 65D394 FUEL RECOMMENDATION Fuel Recommendation 1 1...

Page 12: ...USE fuels containing more than 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 n...

Page 13: ...2 54G27 03E 60G404 BEFORE DRIVING Keys 2 1 Door Locks 2 1 Windows 2 8 Mirrors 2 10 Seat Adjustment 2 11 Head Restraints 2 12 Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems 2 13 Supplemental Restraint System...

Page 14: ...lock a front door from outside the vehi cle Insert the key and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle or Push in the lock knob and close the door To unlock a front door from outside t...

Page 15: ...the key toward the rear of the vehicle once To unlock all the doors simultaneously insert the key in a front door lock and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehicle twice To unlock only...

Page 16: ...aximum operating distance is about 5 m 16 ft but this can vary depending on the surroundings espe cially near other transmitting devices such as radio towers or CB Citizen s Band radios The door locks...

Page 17: ...e door locks can be oper ated with the transmitter 5 Dispose of the used battery properly according to applicable rules or regula tions Do not dispose of lithium batter ies with ordinary household tra...

Page 18: ...ransmitter 1 Confirm that all the doors are closed and the ignition key is out of the ignition cylinder 2 Open the driver s door 3 Insert the key turn the ignition switch to the ON position turn the i...

Page 19: ...ference and 2 this device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible...

Page 20: ...apped in the trunk compartment he can exit the vehicle The lever glows in the dark after a brief exposure to ambient light so it can be found easily It is operated by pushing it down in the direction...

Page 21: ...door only has a switch to operate the passenger s window 3 81A009 To open a window push the top part of the switch and to close a window lift up the top part of the switch The driver s window has an a...

Page 22: ...You should always lock the passen ger s window operation when there are children in the vehicle Children can be seriously injured if they get part of their body caught by the window during operation C...

Page 23: ...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 D...

Page 24: ...sition Front seat 54G470 The adjustment lever for each front seat is located under the front of the seat To adjust the seat position pull up on the adjustment lever and slide the seat forward or rearw...

Page 25: ...ly locked Head Restraints 75F123 Head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in case of an accident Adjust the head restraint to the position which places the center of the h...

Page 26: ...as sengers must be properly restrained by wearing seat belts at all times whether or not an air bag is mounted at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of...

Page 27: ...e to cross the buckles in the rear seat Continued as low as possible across the hips WARNING Continued Do not wear your seat belt over hard or breakable objects in your pockets or on your clothing If...

Page 28: ...he lap portion of the belt across your lap as low on your hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit WARNING Continued Infants and small children should never be transported unless they are properly...

Page 29: ...om of movement All Seat Belts Except Rear Center 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 i...

Page 30: ...nly when the rear seatback will be folded down unlatch the detachable connector To latch and unlatch the con nector see Unlatching and Latching Detachable Connector later in this sec tion Fastening 54...

Page 31: ...connector 1 Pull the belt out from the holder 54G367 2 Insert the connector latch plate C into the connector D so as to align the tri angle marks until you hear a click WARNING To minimize risk of se...

Page 32: ...sound as a reminder to the driver and front passenger to buckle their seat belts The seat belt reminder functions as shown in the figure below There are some differ ences between the driver s seat bel...

Page 33: ...ds when the ignition key is turned to the ON position then will blink for about 55 sec onds When the light comes on a buzzer will also sound intermittently for about 6 seconds Reminder 1 2 If the vehi...

Page 34: ...r anchor height so that the shoulder belt rides on the center of the outside shoulder To adjust the shoulder anchor height slide the anchor up or down while pulling the lock knob out After adjustment...

Page 35: ...60G332 Infant restraint 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 ve...

Page 36: ...nto the seats Whenever possible SUZUKI recommends that child restraint systems be installed on the rear seat According to accident statistics chil dren are safer when properly restrained in rear seati...

Page 37: ...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 WARNING Children could be endangered in a crash if their child res...

Page 38: ...shoulder portion of the belt is positioned so that it can not interfere with the child s head or neck 83E036 3 Make sure that the retractor has con verted to the ALR mode by trying to pull webbing out...

Page 39: ...and allow it to retract to a certain length the retractor will automatically revert back to the normal ELR mode Installation with the LATCH System 65D337 54G336 Your vehicle is equipped with lower anc...

Page 40: ...row seat ing positions you cannot install three LATCH type child restraints in the second row seats You can install one or two LATCH restraint s Be sure to install the LATCH type child restraint s in...

Page 41: ...second row 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 anc...

Page 42: ...ng the procedure described above for securing a restraint system that does not require a top strap 2 Hook the top strap to the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap according to the instructions pr...

Page 43: ...e body could increase the risk of abdominal injury in the event of an acci dent and could cause the shoulder belt to be positioned incorrectly Make sure to use the correct buckle cor responding to you...

Page 44: ...n to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash Sit fully back in the seat sit up straight do not lean forward or sideways Adjust the belt so the lap portion of the belt is wo...

Page 45: ...sioners 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 46: ...ion sensor 7 Front passenger s weight sensors 8 Occupant classification module 9 PASS AIRBAG OFF indicator 10 Forward crash sensor 11 Side crash sensor 12 Seat belt buckle sensor The driver s air bag...

Page 47: ...to the doors The words SRS AIRBAG are molded into the side air bag cover to identify the location of the side air bags Frontal collision range 60G032 Side collision range 54G026 Front air bags will no...

Page 48: ...lts are needed to restrain occupants from further movements during the accident Therefore an air bag is NOT a substitute for seat belts To maximize your protection ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS Be aware...

Page 49: ...s seat belt is fastened or not Have the air bag system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible Front Passenger Sensing System The front passenger sensing system will turn off the...

Page 50: ...vehicle and check with your dealer 65D607 According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating posi tions Whenever possible SUZU...

Page 51: ...ng with the air bag sys tem If this ever happens have the vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer immediately because the air bags may not offer the protec tion for which they were designed W...

Page 52: ...in order to reduce the chance of serious or fatal injuries However an unavoidable consequence of the quick inflation is that the air bag may irritate bare skin such as the facial area against a front...

Page 53: ...lation 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 veh...

Page 54: ...2 41 BEFORE DRIVING 54G27 03E MEMO Supplemental Restraint System advanced air bags 3 9 12...

Page 55: ...CONTROLS Ignition Switch 3 1 Lighting Turn Signal Control Lever 3 3 Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever 3 4 Rear Window Wiper Washer Switch if equipped 3 5 Tilt Steering Lock Lever 3 6 Cruise Control if...

Page 56: ...push in the key to turn it to the LOCK position It locks the ignition and prevents normal use of the steering wheel after the key is removed Automatic transaxle vehicles The gearshift lever must be in...

Page 57: ...This is the position for starting the engine using the starter motor The key should be released from this position as soon as the engine starts 1 WARNING For manual transaxle vehicles never remove th...

Page 58: ...panel will come on To momentarily activate the high beams as a passing signal pull the lever slightly toward you and release it when you have completed the signal Daytime Running Light D R L Sys tem...

Page 59: ...there The lever will return to its normal position when you release it Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever Windshield Wipers 52D170 To turn the windshield wipers on move the lever down to one of the thr...

Page 60: ...shield icing in cold weather turn on the defroster to heat the windshield before and dur ing windshield washer use Do not use radiator antifreeze in the windshield washer reservoir It can severely imp...

Page 61: ...edal The controls for operating the cruise control system are on the cruise control lever located on the steering wheel You can use the cruise control system at speeds of about 40 km h 25 mph or highe...

Page 62: ...vehicle has slowed to the desired speed then release the lever The new speed will be main tained To reset the cruise control to a faster speed use either of the following proce dures Move the control...

Page 63: ...icle will accelerate to and maintain the previously set speed NOTE If the CRUISE ON OFF switch is turned off the set speed in the memory is cleared and you can not use the Resume feature In this case...

Page 64: ...3 9 STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS 54G27 03E MEMO...

Page 65: ...mperature Gauge 4 10 Hazard Warning Switch 4 10 Rear Window Defroster Switch if equipped 4 10 Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster Switch if equipped 4 11 Fog Light Switch if equipped 4 11 Cigarette Lig...

Page 66: ...and washer switch if equipped 5 Hazard warning switch 6 Other switches if equipped 7 Heater control panel 8 Audio if equipped 9 Cigarette lighter ashtray or storage area 10 Hood release 11 Center ven...

Page 67: ...ter 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer Trip meter 3 Odometer Trip meter selector knob 4 Meter illumination control knob 5 Tachometer 6 Fuel gauge 7 Temperature gauge 8 Warning and indicator lights 54G523 EXAMPL...

Page 68: ...ng the fluid level will drop as the brake pads become worn Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is considered normal periodic maintenance Anti Lock Brake System ABS Warning Light if equipped 65D529...

Page 69: ...y by your SUZUKI dealer Driver s Seat Belt Reminder Light 60G049 If the driver s seat belt is unbuckled when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position this light will come on and then blink Whe...

Page 70: ...have the emission control system serviced right away and avoid hard accel eration until the service is performed NOTE If the fuel filler cap is not installed fully the electrical system gets wet such...

Page 71: ...his indicator comes on and stays on CRUISE Indicator Light if equipped 52D113 When the cruise control system is on this light will be on SET Indicator Light if equipped 65D474 When the vehicle s speed...

Page 72: ...pped 54G453 When the ignition switch is in the ON position this indicator shows the selector position of automatic transaxle Speedometer Odometer Trip meter 54G524 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer Trip meter...

Page 73: ...ion you can control the brightness of instrument panel lights To change the brightness push the bright ness control knob 1 quickly Each time you push the knob 1 the instrument panel lights get dimmer...

Page 74: ...ator 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 immedi...

Page 75: ...rn signal indicators will flash simultaneously To turn off the lights push the switch again Use the hazard warning lights to warn other traffic during emergency parking or when your vehicle could othe...

Page 76: ...osition and the beams set to the low beam position Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray if equipped 54G460 Push the lid and open to use the cigarette lighter and ashtray Cigarette Lighter if equipped To use...

Page 77: ...3 PASS AIRBAG OFF indicator 4 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light CAUTION To avoid damage to the cigarette lighter socket do not use it as an accessory power source Some accessories power plug...

Page 78: ...y hold in the H knob b for about 1 second and continue holding To set the minute display push the M knob c repeatedly to advance the minute display To advance the minute display quickly hold in the M...

Page 79: ...about the front passenger sens ing system refer to Supplemental Restraint System advanced air bags in the BEFORE DRIVIING section Glove Box 54G528 To open the glove box pull the latch lever To close i...

Page 80: ...ning system as follows Heating System Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System Climate Control Air Outlet 54G476 1 Windshield defroster outlet 2 Side de...

Page 81: ...used to select the following modes by pushing the selector 65D493 FRESH AIR When this mode is selected the indicator light a will come on and outside air is used RECIRCULATED AIR When this mode is se...

Page 82: ...65D535 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and the side outlets also comes out of the windshield defroster out lets and the side defroster outlets slightly Heater defrost f 54G16...

Page 83: ...quick heating and change to the normal heating method as soon as possible Head cooled Feet warmed heating Select BI LEVEL and FRESH AIR the temperature selector to the desired tem perature position an...

Page 84: ...turning the selec tor Also this is used to select the following modes by pushing the selector 65D493 FRESH AIR When this mode is selected the indicator light a will come on and outside air is used REC...

Page 85: ...R mode will be selected automatically But in very cold weather the air conditioning system will not turn on NOTE If the indicator light i blinks there is a problem in the heating system and or air con...

Page 86: ...air flow selector to VENTILATION the tempera ture selector to the desired temperature position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position Setting the blower speed selector to...

Page 87: ...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 protec...

Page 88: ...to select blower speed If the selector is in AUTO position the blower speed will vary as the climate con trol system maintains the selected temper ature Also this is used to select the following modes...

Page 89: ...Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and the side outlets also comes out of the windshield defroster out lets and the side defroster outlets slightly Heater defrost f 54G163 Temp...

Page 90: ...est or lowest limit the climate control system will operate at the maxi mum cooling or heating and the blower will run at full speed To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather or hot air in hot weather...

Page 91: ...nd 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 an...

Page 92: ...umpy 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 ro...

Page 93: ...isc 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...

Page 94: ...ower on off Press the power on off knob 1 The unit starts in the function mode it was in when the power was turned off last Adjusting the volume Turn the volume control knob 1 Turning it clockwise inc...

Page 95: ...ound adjust ment is changed as follows 54G539 2 Turn the tone balance fader control knob 2 to adjust the sound Volume control knob 1 Tone balance fader control knob 2 54G542 Volume 54G543 BASS 54G544...

Page 96: ...1 AM FM CD PLAYER Type 2 AM FM 6 CD PLAYER Display 54G596 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 A S 7 Scan bu...

Page 97: ...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 preset buttons 5 are not overwrit ten Scan t...

Page 98: ...the disc will be ejected CAUTION Do not attach any metal objects to the rear window glass or place metallic film near it Either of these conditions may cause poor recep tion or noise When cleaning th...

Page 99: ...to search files The CD player can display up to 32 char acters for the folder name and file name and up to 30 characters for the tag name Playable MP3 files Applicable sampling frequencies are 8 11 0...

Page 100: ...that of MP3 ID3 Tag This identifies the data including the track name artist name and album name recorded in an MP3 file VBR This is the abbreviation of Variable Bit Rate and indicates a method which...

Page 101: ...n button Rewind button 6 Repeat button RPT 7 Random button RDM 8 Scan button SCAN 9 Folder up down button 10 Display page button DISP PAGE A Disc indicator B Repeat indicator C Random indicator D Mode...

Page 102: ...Selecting a folder while an MP3 WMA file is played back Turning button 9 clockwise advances to the next folder Turning button 9 counterclockwise returns to the previous folder Repeat play Press the r...

Page 103: ...oaded and played back the playback operation is performed in the same format Selecting the display CD DA Press the display page button 10 Each time the button is pressed the dis play is switched as fo...

Page 104: ...eject button 5 CD AUX button 6 Track up button Fast forward button 7 Track down button Rewind button 8 Repeat button RPT Disc repeat play button D RPT 9 Scan button SCAN 10 Load indicator 11 Folder u...

Page 105: ...ded CD Only the numbers in the CD indicator A that correspond to the loaded slots will light Ejecting one CD 1 Select the CD you want to remove with the disc select buttons 2 2 Press the CD eject butt...

Page 106: ...ly played will return to the beginning Fast forwarding Rewinding a track Press the fast forward button 6 to advance a track rapidly Press the rewind button 7 to rewind a track Selecting a folder while...

Page 107: ...back tracks in the current folder are scanned If CD DA and MP3 WMA files are loaded and played back the playback operation is performed in the same format Selecting the display CD DA Press the displa...

Page 108: ...ch 5 To change the radio station Pulling up switch 4 advances to the next preset station Pulling up and holding switch 4 for 2 seconds searches for a station at a higher frequency Pulling up switch 6...

Page 109: ...ng the power on off knob 2 54G563 2 Press the power on off knob 2 while pressing and holding the track up but ton 4 The unit will beep and enter PIN input mode 3 Input the four digit PIN two times Pre...

Page 110: ...om the first number the unit will beep and go back to first input mode NOTE Write down your PIN for the future use Cancel Your Established PIN Setting This operation is to be done when you want to can...

Page 111: ...tting numbers refer to How to input the code number described in the previous page 2 When the second input causes an error again the unit will emit a long beep 2ERROR will be displayed for about 2 sec...

Page 112: ...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 loa...

Page 113: ...de Mode Description E01 CD CD changer Focus error TOC information cannot be read E02 CD CD changer Data cannot be read due to scratches dirt etc A CD ROM is inserted E03 CD CD changer Loading error ej...

Page 114: ...4 49 INSTRUMENT PANEL 54G27 03E MEMO...

Page 115: ...ts 5 4 Armrest if equipped 5 6 Sun Visor 5 6 Interior Light Switch 5 6 Spot Light 5 7 Assist Grips if equipped 5 7 Coat Hooks if equipped 5 8 Eyeglasses Holder if equipped 5 8 Engine Hood 5 8 Cup Hold...

Page 116: ...drive the vehicle When preparing to drive the vehicle move the gearshift lever out of the P position before releasing the parking brake Pedals Manual transaxle 52D131 Automatic transaxle 52D132 WARNIN...

Page 117: ...elerator Pedal 3 This pedal controls the speed of the engine Depressing the accelerator pedal increases power output and speed Gearshift Lever Manual transaxle 60B095 4 speed automatic transaxle 54G46...

Page 118: ...54G581 The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear side of the vehicle The fuel filler door can simply be opened by hand 60G069 To remove the fuel filler cap 1 Open the fuel filler door 2 Remove...

Page 119: ...illustration WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable Do not smoke when refueling and make sure there are no open flames or sparks in the area WARNING If you need to replace the fuel cap use a genuine...

Page 120: ...latch plate into the connector so as to align the triangle marks until you hear a click CAUTION When you move a seatback make sure the belt webbing is hooked in the belt hangers so the seat belts are...

Page 121: ...below 1 The light comes on and stays on regardless of whether the door is open or closed 2 The light comes on when the door is opened After closing all doors the light will remain on for about 15 seco...

Page 122: ...projection at the door opening as shown the door is involved in the lighting operation Spot Light 65D022 Push the switch to turn on the light and push it again to turn off the light Assist Grips if e...

Page 123: ...er s side of the instrument panel This will disen gage the engine hood lock half way 54G058 2 Push the under hood release lever sideways with your finger as shown in the illustration While pushing the...

Page 124: ...a if equipped 54G466 Cup holders are provided in the center console 54G469 The reversible board is equipped for the purpose of CD holder or a tray WARNING Make sure the hood is fully closed and latche...

Page 125: ...f equipped 54G486 This socket can be used to provide 12 volt 120 watt power for electrical accessories CAUTION Use of inappropriate electrical acces sories can cause damage to your vehicle s electrica...

Page 126: ...Remove clip a unhook the lower part of the cover b and then remove the cover b Rear Unhook the lower part of the cover c and then remove the cover c To tow your vehicle on the road or highway follow...

Page 127: ...e stowed in the rear right of luggage compartment Turn the knob and remove the cover to access the tools To remove the jack turn its shaft counter clockwise and pull the jack out of the stor age brack...

Page 128: ...s It is important to read the jacking instructions in the EMERGENCY SERVICE section of this manual before attempting to use the jack WARNING After using the jack jack handle and wheel wrench be sure t...

Page 129: ...8 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas Warning 6 1 Daily Inspection Checklist 6 1 Starting the Engine 6 2 Engine Block Heater if equipped 6 3 Using the Transaxle 6 4 Braking 6 7 Break In 6 9 Catalytic C...

Page 130: ...odorless Since carbon monoxide is difficult to detect by itself be sure to take the following precautions to help prevent carbon monoxide from entering your vehicle Do not leave the engine running in...

Page 131: ...terlock device which is designed to keep the starter from operating if the transaxle is in any of the drive positions Starting a Cold Engine With your foot off the accelerator pedal crank the engine b...

Page 132: ...e engine 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...

Page 133: ...switch is turned to the ACC position the transaxle in the 3 speed mode is converted to the 4 speed mode automatically The 3 speed mode is suitable for the fol lowing driving conditions Driving on hil...

Page 134: ...wnshift 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 h...

Page 135: ...engine speed does not rise into the red zone of the tachome ter EXAMPLE WARNING Reduce your speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down a long or steep hill Downshifting will allow the engi...

Page 136: ...p 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...

Page 137: ...llow 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 fu...

Page 138: ...ant to keep the engine properly tuned Engine misfiring which can result from an improperly tuned engine may cause overheating of the cat alyst This may result in permanent heat damage to the catalyst...

Page 139: ...o minimize 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...

Page 140: ...e to incomplete fuel burning Keep weight to a minimum The heavier the load the more fuel the vehicle consumes Take out any luggage or cargo when it is not necessary Keep tire pressure correct Underinf...

Page 141: ...DRIVING TIPS 7 54G27 03E 60G409 DRIVING TIPS Highway Driving 7 1 Driving on Hills 7 1 Driving on Slippery Roads 7 2...

Page 142: ...lls 54G073S When climbing steep hills the car may begin to slow down and show a lack of power If this happens you should shift to a lower gear so that the engine will again be operating in its normal...

Page 143: ...motion which may give you enough momentum to free the vehicle Press gently on the accelerator to keep wheel spin to a minimum Remove your foot from the accelerator while shifting Do not race the engi...

Page 144: ...ter 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...

Page 145: ...rub against the fender over bumps causing vehicle damage or tire failure After driving through water test the brakes while driving at a slow speed to see if they have main tained their normal effectiv...

Page 146: ...7 5 DRIVING TIPS 54G27 03E MEMO...

Page 147: ...VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING 8 54G27 03E 54G215 VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING Vehicle Loading 8 1 Trailer Towing 8 2 Towing Your Vehicle recreational towing 8 2...

Page 148: ...nts and cargo 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 vehicl...

Page 149: ...ic transaxle vehicle Use the towing instruction table to select the proper towing method for your vehicle and carefully follow the corresponding instructions Be sure to use proper towing equipment des...

Page 150: ...ANUAL TRANSAXLE OR AUTOMATIC TRAN SAXLE 1 Secure the front wheels on a towing dolly according to the instructions pro vided by the dolly manufacturer 2 Release the parking brake 54G641 CAUTION Towing...

Page 151: ...the ACC posi tion to unlock the steering wheel 3 Release the parking brake 54G642 CAUTION The steering column is not strong enough to withstand shocks trans mitted from the front wheels during towing...

Page 152: ...8 5 VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING 54G27 03E MEMO...

Page 153: ...Severe Driving Conditions 9 7 Engine Oil and Filter 9 11 Gear Oil 9 14 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 9 16 Engine Coolant 9 17 Windshield Washer Fluid 9 19 Air Cleaner 9 20 Spark Plugs 9 21 Brakes 9 22 St...

Page 154: ...way from the moving fan and drive belt When it is necessary to do service work with the engine running make sure that the parking brake is set fully and the transaxle is in Neutral for manual transaxl...

Page 155: ...NG 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 na...

Page 156: ...N CONTROL 1 Drive belt Tension check adjustment replacement I I 2 Engine oil and oil filter R R R R R R R R R R 3 Cooling system hoses and connections I I 4 Engine coolant R R 5 Exhaust pipes and moun...

Page 157: ...Engine coolant R R R 5 Exhaust pipes and mountings I I I 6 EVAP canister Replace every 250000 km 150000 miles or 180 months 7 Emission related hoses tubes I I 8 Spark plugs R 9 Ignition coil plug cap...

Page 158: ...ke 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...

Page 159: ...s front I I I I I Brake drums and shoes rear 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...

Page 160: ...his interval should be judged by odometer reading or months whichever comes first miles x 1000 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 km x 1000 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 months 3 6 9 12 15 18...

Page 161: ...elt Tension check adjustment replacement I 2 Engine oil and oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R 3 Cooling system hoses and connections I I I 4 Engine coolant R 5 Exhaust pipes and mountings I I I 6 EVA...

Page 162: ...ake fluid level check replacement I I 5 Brake pedal stroke check adjustment I I 6 Parking brake lever and cable Lever movement check adjustment I I I 7 Tires including tire rotation I I I I I I 8 Whee...

Page 163: ...I Brake drums and shoes rear I I I 3 Brake hoses and pipes I I I 4 Brake fluid level check replacement I R I 5 Brake pedal stroke check adjustment I I I 6 Parking brake lever and cable Lever movement...

Page 164: ...ate 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 o...

Page 165: ...he engine oil 4 Reinstall the drain plug and gasket Tighten the plug with a wrench to the specified torque EXAMPLE Open Close WARNING The engine oil temperature may be high enough to burn your fingers...

Page 166: ...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 S...

Page 167: ...GL 4 SAE 75W 90 for manual tran saxle gear oil and transfer oil of automatic transaxle model AWD API GL 5 hypoid gear oil SAE 80W 90 for rear differential oil AWD CAUTION Oil leaks from around the oi...

Page 168: ...d stop the engine 2 Remove the oil filler plug 1 3 Feel the inside of the hole with your fin ger If the oil level comes up to the bot tom of the plug hole the oil level is correct If so reinstall the...

Page 169: ...idle for two minutes and keep it running during the fluid level check 5 With your foot on the brake pedal move the gearshift lever through each gear pausing for about three seconds in each range Then...

Page 170: ...es 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 After ch...

Page 171: ...tem 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 transaxle damage CAUTION The mi...

Page 172: ...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 mor...

Page 173: ...hose and detach the hose from the cover 2 Remove the connector of the Mass air flow sensor 3 Unclamp the side clamps 4 With the right end of the cleaner cover lifted move the cover to the left to remo...

Page 174: ...type plugs do not touch the center electrode as it is easy to damage When installing the spark plugs screw them in with your fingers to avoid stripping the threads Tighten with a torque wrench to 25...

Page 175: ...ke system which should 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 or WARNING Continue...

Page 176: ...ve is less than the minimum dis tance required have your vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI dealer 60G104 NOTE When measuring the distance between the brake pedal and floor wall push in the floor carpet...

Page 177: ...ied 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 fr...

Page 178: ...nation of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description See the Tire Size expla nation later in this section for more detai...

Page 179: ...millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio This two digit number represents the tire section height divided by the tire section width D Construction Code This letter code is used to indicate...

Page 180: ...perature 4 If the air pressure is too high slowly release the air by pressing on the tire valve stem with the edge of the tire gauge until you reach the correct pres sure 5 If the air pressure is too...

Page 181: ...g and handling of the vehicle Never mix tires of different size or type on the four wheels of your vehi cle The size and type of tires used should be only those approved by SUZUKI Motor Corporation as...

Page 182: ...A B and C Those grades rep resent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may...

Page 183: ...The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel...

Page 184: ...ghten the nuts to the specified torque in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as shown in the illustration Snow Tires Your vehicle is equipped with all season tires which are designed for use in summer...

Page 185: ...3 kilograms in excess of those standard items which they replace not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and...

Page 186: ...ty remains available for occupants 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...

Page 187: ...apacity of your vehicle would be 600 lbs 950 350 600 lbs If you later added 2 more passengers hav ing a combined weight of 325 lbs the cargo and luggage capacity of your vehicle would be reduced from...

Page 188: ...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 individual electrical circuits For details on pr...

Page 189: ...an individual fuse blows no electrical component in the cor responding load group will function When replacing the main fuse a primary fuse or an individual fuse use a genuine SUZUKI replacement 60A24...

Page 190: ...he fuse box always carries spare fuses Headlight Aiming Since special procedures are required we recommend you take your vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer for headlight alignment WARNING Always be sure to...

Page 191: ...ood Remove the cou pler and the rubber cover Then unhook the bulb holding spring and replace the bulb WARNING Light bulbs can be hot enough to burn your finger right after being turned off This is tru...

Page 192: ...ypes of bulb Full glass type 1 and Glass metal 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...

Page 193: ...G27 03E Rear combination light on trunk lid reverse license 54G305 Front Rear side marker light 60G149 Spot light if equipped 65D089 Trunk room light 54G300 High mount stop light if equipped 54G306 1...

Page 194: ...e 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 CAUTION To remove the High...

Page 195: ...wiper frame from the arm as shown 60A260 3 Pull the locked end of the wiper blade firmly to unlock the blade and slide the blade out as shown 52D124 3 Retainer 4 If the new blade is provided without t...

Page 196: ...6 Reinstall wiper frame to arm making sure that the lock lever is snapped securely into the arm Air Conditioning System If you do not use the air conditioner for a long period such as during winter it...

Page 197: ...cking Instructions 10 1 Jump Starting Instructions 10 4 Towing a Disabled Vehicle 10 5 If the Starter Does Not Operate 10 6 If the Engine is Flooded 10 6 If the Engine Overheats 10 6 If You Can Not Sh...

Page 198: ...as shown in the illustration in case that the jack slips 54G253 6 Position the jack vertically and raise the jack by turning the jack handle clock wise until the jack head recess fits around the flan...

Page 199: ...a location other than between the frame bosses 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 5...

Page 200: ...43 1 Lower body trim 2 Flange 1 2 3 View A View A 1 2 3 View A View A WARNING Do not position the jack on the lower body trim This part is not strong enough to withstand the jacking load and may be br...

Page 201: ...mper 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 ba...

Page 202: ...e order in which you connected them Towing a Disabled Vehicle Emergency Towing If your vehicle is disabled it may be towed by a tow truck using one of the following methods 1 Tow the vehicle with two...

Page 203: ...engine Do not operate the starter motor for more than 15 seconds If the Engine Overheats The engine could overheat temporarily under severe driving conditions If the High Engine Coolant Temperature W...

Page 204: ...ENANCE section 65D614 WARNING If you see or hear escaping steam stop the vehicle in a safe place and immediately turn off the engine to let it cool Do not open the hood when steam is present When the...

Page 205: ...ce dure will permit shifting the transaxle out of Park If you are unable to shift the transaxle out of Park in the normal manner 1 Be sure the parking brake is firmly applied 2 If the engine is runnin...

Page 206: ...10 9 EMERGENCY SERVICE 54G27 03E MEMO...

Page 207: ...APPEARANCE CARE 11 54G27 03E 60G412 APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion Prevention 11 1 Vehicle Cleaning 11 3...

Page 208: ...r 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...

Page 209: ...d 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 high humidity in the...

Page 210: ...use a leather cleaner care fully follow the manufacture 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 n...

Page 211: ...ow them to dry 2 Stir the paint and touch up the damaged spots lightly using a small brush 3 Allow the paint to dry completely WARNING Never attempt to wash and wax your vehicle with the engine run ni...

Page 212: ...er 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...

Page 213: ...54G072 GENERAL INFORMATION Identification Numbers 12 1 Safety Certification Label 12 2 Emission Compliance Label for U S A 12 2 Warranties 12 2 On Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders 12...

Page 214: ...ocation shown in the above illustrations This number is used to register the vehicle It is also used to assist your dealer when ordering parts or refer ring to special service information Engine Seria...

Page 215: ...gine tune up on your vehicle Warranties The warranties covering your vehicle are explained in a separate New Vehicle War ranty Information booklet given to you at the time of sale Please read this boo...

Page 216: ...uter 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 o...

Page 217: ...line toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Sev enth Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other infor mation about...

Page 218: ...12 5 GENERAL INFORMATION 54G27 03E MEMO...

Page 219: ...oads 2 YELLOW 60 Ignition Switch 3 YELLOW 60 Circuit Fuse Box Relay Box 4 YELLOW 60 ABS Controller 5 ORANGE 30 Blower Fan Main Relay 6 BLUE 15 Right Headlight Meter 7 BLUE 15 Left Headlight 8 GREEN 30...

Page 220: ...3 2 FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS 54G27 03E 54G221 COLOR SIZE AMPS PROTECTED CIRCUIT In engine compartment FUSE BOX 30 BLANK 31 BLUE 15 Fog Light 32 BLUE 15 Horn 30 31 32 Fuses and Protected Circuits 7...

Page 221: ...BLUE 15 RADIO DOME Fuel Injection Controller Dome Light Spot Light Luggage Compartment Light Radio A T Controller 16 RED 10 AIR BAG 2 Air Bag 17 RED 10 HAZARD Hazard Light Keyless Entry 18 BLANK 19 RE...

Page 222: ...r A T Controller 24 RED 10 TURN BACK Turn Signal Light Back Up Light 25 BLUE 15 WIPER WASHER Wiper Washer 26 RED 10 ABS Anti lock Brake System 27 RED 10 METER Meter 28 BLUE 15 CIGAR Cigar Lighter Mirr...

Page 223: ...h without side mold 1690 66 5 with side mold 1720 67 7 Overall height 1545 60 8 Wheelbase 2480 97 6 Tread Front 1450 57 1 Rear 1445 56 9 Minimum ground clearance 150 5 9 ITEM Weight Gross axle weight...

Page 224: ...oke 90 0 mm 3 54 in Piston displacement 2290 cm3 139 7 cu in 2290 cc Compression ratio 9 3 1 ITEM Electrical Ignition timing 3 17 B T D C at idle speed Standard spark plug NGK IFR5J11 Battery GP24 12V...

Page 225: ...440 Side marker light 12V 3 8W 194 Parking light 12V 5W Tail brake light 12V 5 21W License plate light 12V 5W Back up light 12V 21W Interior light 12V 10W Spot light 12V 8W W16W Meter pilot warning in...

Page 226: ...teering Toe IN 1 0 2 mm 0 04 0 08 in Camber angle 0 10 1 Caster angle 2 11 ITEM Capacities Coolant including reserve tank 7 0 L 14 8 US pt Fuel tank 50 L 13 2 US gal Engine oil replaced with filter 4...

Page 227: ...Armrest 5 6 Assist Grips 5 7 Audio Systems 4 26 Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System Climate Control 4 22 Automatic Locking Retractor ALR 2 15 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 9 16 B Basic Operation...

Page 228: ...ller Cap 5 3 Fuel Gauge 4 9 Fuel Pump Labeling 1 1 Fuel Recommendation 1 1 Fuses 9 35 FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS 13 1 Fuses in the Engine Compartment 9 36 Fuses under the Dash Board 9 36 G Gasoline...

Page 229: ...he Radio 4 31 Low Fuel Warning Light 4 5 M Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions 9 7 Maintenance Schedule 9 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 4 5 Manual Heating and Air Conditioning Syst...

Page 230: ...d 9 16 Specified Gear Oil 9 14 Specified Oil 9 11 Speedometer 4 7 Spot Light 5 7 Starting the Engine 6 2 Steering Wheel 9 24 Stowing Rear Center Lap Shoulder Belt 2 19 Sun Visor 5 6 Supplemental Restr...

Page 231: ...ading 8 1 9 32 W Warning and Indicator Lights 4 3 Warranties 12 2 Washing 11 4 Waxing 11 5 Windows 2 8 Windshield Washer 3 5 Windshield Washer Fluid 9 19 Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever 3 4 Windshie...

Page 232: ...15 6 INDEX 54G27 03E MEMO...

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