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Suzuki Kizashi (2010 year). Manual - part 5

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BEFORE DRIVING

Front Side Air Bags, Rear Side Air

Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags

EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

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Front side air bags are located in the part

The rear side air bags are stowed in the

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of the front seatbacks closest to the doors.

covers at both door-side ends of the rear

The words “SRS AIRBAG” are indicated on

seatback. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are

the tag to identify the location of the front

molded into each of the seatback ends.

side air bags.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Side collision range

Front side air bags, rear side air bags

EXAMPLE

and side curtain air bags will not inflate

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80JM032

Side curtain air bags are located in the roof

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Front side air bags, rear side air bags and

lining. The words

“SRS AIRBAG” are

side curtain air bags are designed to inflate

molded into the pillar to identify the loca-

only in severe side impact collisions.

tion of the side curtain air bags.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Front side air bags, rear side air bags

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS. Be

Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Buckle

and side curtain air bags will probably

aware that no system can prevent all pos-

Sensor

not inflate

sible injuries that may occur in an accident.

The front passenger’s seat belt buckle is

equipped with a sensor to monitor whether

WARNING

or not the front passenger’s seat belt is fas-

tened.

An air bag supplements, or adds to,

the crash protection offered by seat

WARNING

belts. The driver and all passengers

must be properly restrained by wear-

When the buckle sensor has a prob-

ing seat belts at all times, whether or

lem, the AIR BAG light on the instru-

not air bags are mounted at their

ment cluster will turn on. If this

seating position, to minimize the risk

happens, deployment of the front

of severe injury or death in the event

passenger’s air bag will not include

of a crash.

consideration of whether the front

passenger’s seat belt is fastened or

not. Have the air bag system

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WARNING

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

Front side air bags, rear side air bags and

If the AIR BAG light in the instrument

dealer as soon as possible.

side curtain air bags are not designed to

cluster ever comes on and stays on,

inflate in frontal or rear collisions, rollovers

it means that something may be

or minor side collisions, since they would

wrong with the air bag system. If this

offer no protection in those types of acci-

ever happens, have the vehicle ser-

dents. Only the front side air bag, rear side

viced immediately, because the air

air bag and side curtain air bag on the side

bags may not offer the protection for

of the vehicle that is struck will inflate.

which they were designed.

However, in a frontal angle collision, the

right and left front side air bags, rear side

air bags and side curtain airbags may

inflate. Remember, since an air bag

deploys only one time during an accident,

seat belts are needed to restrain occu-

pants from further movements during the

accident.

Therefore, an air bag is NOT a substitute

for seat belts. To maximize your protection,

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BEFORE DRIVING

Front Passenger Sensing System

When you press the engine switch to

NOTE:

The front passenger sensing system will

change the ignition mode to

“ON”, the

If the front passenger seat is unoccupied,

turn off the front passenger’s front air bag

“PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator comes on

the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator will not

and seat belt pretensioner under certain

for several seconds to let you know the

come on but the front passenger’s front air

conditions. This system works using a sen-

system is working. When the front passen-

bag will not deploy and the seat belt pre-

sor mat that is part of the front passenger’s

ger sensing system has turned off the front

tensioner will not operate.

seat. The front passenger sensing system

passenger’s front air bag including the seat

is designed to detect whether an occupant

belt pretensioner, the

“PASS AIR BAG

If you have secured a child in the front pas-

is present in the seat and, if an occupant is

OFF” indicator will come on and stay on to

senger seat in a forward-facing child

present, to determine whether the front

remind you that the front passenger’s front

restraint system or booster seat and the

passenger’s front air bag and seat belt pre-

air bag is off.

“PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not

tensioner should be enabled or disabled

on, turn the vehicle off, remove the child

The front passenger sensing system uses

(turned off).

restraint or booster seat from the vehicle

front seat pressure measurements and

and reinstall it following the child restraint

pressure locations to determine whether to

NOTE:

or booster seat manufacturer’s directions.

activate or deactivate the front passenger’s

The front passenger’s side air bag and the

Also refer to

“Seat Belts and Child

front air bag. The front passenger sensing

side curtain air bag are not controlled by

Restraint Systems” in this section. If, after

system may or may not turn off the front air

the front passenger sensing system.

reinstalling the child restraint and restart-

bag, depending on the front passenger’s

ing the vehicle, the “PASS AIR BAG OFF”

seating posture and body build. The air

indicator is still not lit, check to make sure

bag should be turned off in the following

that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing

situations:

the child restraint into the seat cushion. If

• There is no occupant in the front pas-

this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s

senger seat.

PASSENGER

seatback and adjust the seat cushion if

AIRBAG OFF

• The occupant of the front passenger

possible. Also make sure the child restraint

seat lifts his or her weight off of the seat

is not trapped under the vehicle head

for a period of time.

restraint. If this happens, adjust the head

PASSENGER

• The occupant of the front passenger

restraint. If the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indi-

AIRBAG OFF

seat is an infant or small child in a child

cator is still not on, secure the child in the

restraint system or a small child in a

child restraint or booster seat in a rear seat

booster seat.

position in the vehicle and check with your

• A smaller person, such as a child who

dealer.

has outgrown child restraints or a very

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small adolescent is seated in the front

passenger seat.

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BEFORE DRIVING

The front passenger sensing system is

designed to enable the front passenger’s

front air bag when the system senses a

properly-seated adult in the front passen-

ger’s seat. When the passenger sensing

system has allowed the air bag to be

enabled, the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indica-

tor will remain off to remind you that the air

bag is active.

If a person of adult size is sitting in the

front passenger’s seat and the “PASS AIR

BAG OFF” indicator comes on, it could be

because that person isn’t sitting properly in

the seat. If this happens, unfasten the seat

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belts, sit upright in the center of the seat

with the seatback nearly vertical and your

When seated as shown in the above illus-

WARNING

legs outstretched, and refasten the seat

tration, the front passenger sensing sys-

belt.

tem senses a properly-seated occupant

Do

not

install a rear-facing

child

and enables the air bag.

restraint in the front passenger’s

seat. If the passenger’s front air bag

When using a seat belt extender, follow the

inflates, a child in a rear-facing child

instructions in the

“Seat Belt Extender”

restraint could be seriously injured.

section.

The back of a rear-facing child

restraint would be too close to the

WARNING

inflating air bag.

Do not place any heavy objects on

the front passenger’s seat. The pres-

According to accident statistics, children

sure sensors in the sensor mat could

are safer when properly restrained in rear

be damaged and the front passenger

seating positions than in front seating posi-

sensing system may not work prop-

tions. Whenever possible, SUZUKI recom-

erly.

mends you install child restraints in the

rear seat.

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BEFORE DRIVING

How the System Works

WARNING

WARNING

In a frontal collision, the crash sensors will

detect rapid deceleration and send a signal

The front passenger sensing system

•

Do not spill any liquids on the seat.

to the controller. If the controller judges

may not work properly in the follow-

Liquids can damage the sensors

that the deceleration represents a severe

ing situations:

under the front seat.

frontal crash, the controller will trigger the

• The occupant is sitting near the

•

Have the front passenger’s sensor

inflators. The controller also judges:

dashboard or is not sitting in the

mat inspected by your dealer after

• Whether the front air bags should deploy

proper position.

a collision.

at reduced power or at full power accord-

• Objects placed under the seat are

•

Do not replace the front seats. If

ing to crash severity.

pushing up on the seat cushion.

you replace them, the air bags and

• Whether the air bags should deploy at

front passenger sensing system

reduced power or at full power according

may not work properly.

to crash severity.

WARNING

•

Do not use a seat cover. If you use

• Whether the front passenger’s front air

If the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator

a seat cover, the front passenger

bag should deploy or not based on clas-

sensing system may not work prop-

on the instrument panel turns on

sification of the occupant of the front

even though there is no occupant or

erly.

passenger’s seat.

an adult occupant in the front pas-

senger’s seat, it means that some-

Since your vehicle is equipped with front

side air bags, rear side air bags and side

thing may be wrong with the

passenger sensing system. Have the

curtain air bags, crash sensors will detect

a side collision, and if the controller judges

system inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

that the side collision is severe enough, it

will trigger the front side air bag, rear side

air bags and side curtain air bag inflators.

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.

The air bag will neither hinder your view

nor make it harder to exit the vehicle.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully

in order to reduce the chance of serious or

WARNING

fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable

•

The driver should not lean over the

consequence of the quick inflation is that

steering wheel. The front passen-

the air bag may irritate bare skin, such as

ger should not rest his or her body

the facial area against a front air bag. Also,

against the dashboard, or other-

upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and

wise get too close to the dash-

some powder and smoke will be released.

board. For vehicles with side air

These conditions are not harmful and do

bags, rear side air bags and side

not indicate a fire in the car. Be aware,

curtain air bags, occupants should

however, that some air bag components

not lean on or sleep against the

may be hot for a while after inflation.

door. In these situations, the out-of-

A seat belt helps keep you in the proper

position occupant would be too

position for maximum protection when an

close to an inflating air bag, and

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air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far

may suffer severe injury.

back as possible while still maintaining

•

Do not attach any objects to, or

control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your

place any objects over, the steering

seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the

wheel or dashboard. Do not place

steering wheel or dashboard. Front occu-

any objects between the air bag

pants should not lean on or sleep against

and the driver or front passenger.

the door. Please refer to the “Seat Adjust-

These objects may interfere with air

ment” section and the

“Seat Belts and

bag operation or may be propelled

Child Restraint Systems” section in the

by the air bag in the event of a

“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details on

crash. Either of these conditions

proper seat and seat belt adjustments.

may cause severe injury.

•

For vehicles with front side air

bags, do not place seat covers on

the front seats, because seat cov-

ers could restrict the air bag’s infla-

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tion. Also, do not place any cup

holders or other objects on the

door, as these objects could be

propelled by the air bag in the event

of a crash. Either of these condi-

tions may cause severe injury.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Instrument Cluster

1. Speedometer

2. Tachometer

3. Fuel gauge

4. Temperature gauge

5. Information display

6. Brightness control knob

EXAMPLE

(2)

(1)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(3)

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BEFORE DRIVING

Warning and Indicator Lights

should be checked at least once a month

when cold and set to the recommended

WARNING

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

inflation pressure as specified in the vehi-

The load rating of your tires is

(if equipped)

cle placard and owner’s manual.

reduced at lower inflation pressures.

The low tire pressure warning light is also

If your tires become even moderately

used to inform you of a TPMS malfunction.

under-inflated, the vehicle load may

When the system detects a malfunction,

exceed the load rating of the tires,

this light will flash for approximately one

which can lead to tire failure. The low

minute and then remain continuously illu-

tire pressure warning light will not

minated. This sequence will be repeated

alert you of this condition. The warn-

after the ignition mode is changed to “ON”

ing light will only come on when one

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by pressing the engine switch as long as

or more of your tires become signifi-

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

the malfunction exists.

cantly under-inflated. Check and

has been equipped with a tire pressure

adjust your tire inflation pressure at

monitoring system (TPMS) that uses a low

NOTE:

least once a month. Refer to “Tires”

tire pressure warning light to inform you

The low tire pressure warning light may not

in the

“INSPECTION AND MAINTE-

when one or more of your tires is signifi-

come on immediately if you have a sudden

NANCE” section.

cantly under-inflated.

loss of air pressure.

When you press the engine switch to

WARNING

change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light

comes on briefly so you can check that the

If the low tire pressure warning light

light is working.

does not light for

2 seconds after

pressing the engine switch to change

When the low tire pressure warning light is

the ignition mode to “ON”, or comes

lit, one or more of your tires is significantly

on and blinks while driving there may

under-inflated. You should stop and check

be a problem with the tire pressure

your tires as soon as possible, and inflate

monitoring system. Have your vehi-

them to the proper pressure as indicated

cle inspected by an authorized

on the vehicle’s tire information placard.

SUZUKI dealer. Even if the light turns

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire

off after blinking, indicating that mon-

causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

itoring system has recovered, make

tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces

sure to have an authorized SUZUKI

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may

dealer check the system.

affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping

ability. Each tire, including the spare,

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Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System”

Brake System Warning Light

WARNING

in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

tion for additional details on the tire pres-

If the low tire pressure warning light

sure monitoring system. Refer to “Tires” in

comes on and stays on, reduce your

the “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”

speed and avoid abrupt steering and

section for information

on

maintaining

braking. Stop in a safe place as soon

proper tire pressure.

as possible and check your tires.

• If you have a flat tire, replace it with

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the spare tire. Refer to

“Jacking

Instructions” in the “EMERGENCY

This light comes on briefly when you press

SERVICE” section. Refer to

the engine switch to change the ignition

“Replacing Tires and/or Wheels”

mode to “ON”. The light also comes on

for instructions on how to restore

under the following conditions: 1) when the

normal operation of the tire pres-

parking brake is engaged and 2) when the

sure monitoring system after you

fluid in the brake fluid reservoir falls below

have had a flat tire.

the specified level. The light should go out

• If one or more of your tires is

after fully releasing the parking brake, if the

under-inflated, adjust the inflation

fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is

pressure in all of your tires to the

adequate.

recommended inflation pressure as

If this light and the ABS warning light stay

soon as possible.

on, or come on simultaneously when driv-

Be aware that driving on a signifi-

ing, then there may be something wrong

cantly under-inflated tire can cause

with both the rear brake proportioning

the tire to overheat and can lead to

valve function and anti-lock function of the

tire failure, and may affect steering

ABS.

control and brake effectiveness. This

If the brake system warning light comes on

could lead to an accident, resulting in

while you are driving the vehicle, it may

severe injury or death.

mean that there is something wrong with

the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,

you should:

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1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

NOTE:

For details of the ABS, refer to “Anti-Lock

Because the disc brake system is self-

Brake System (ABS)” in the “OPERATING

WARNING

adjusting, the fluid level will drop as the

YOUR VEHICLE” section.

brake pads become worn.

Remember that stopping distance

Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is

ESP^® Warning Light

may be longer, you may have to push

considered normal periodic maintenance.

harder on the pedal, and the pedal

may go down farther than normal.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light

2) Test the brakes by carefully 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

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dealer for repairs,

or

ESP^® is a registered trademark of Daimler

4) Have the vehicle towed to the nearest

AG.

dealer for repairs.

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WARNING

When you press the engine switch to

This light blinks 5 times per second when

change the ignition mode to “ON”, the light

one of the ESP^® systems other than ABS

If any of the following conditions

comes on briefly so you can check that the

is activated. If this light blinks, drive care-

occur, you should immediately ask

light is working. If the light stays on, or

fully.

an SUZUKI dealer to inspect the

comes on when driving, there may be

brake system.

When you press the engine switch to

something wrong with the ABS.

• If the brake system warning light

change the ignition mode to “ON”, the light

does not go out after the parking

If the ABS light and the brake system

comes on briefly so you can check that the

brake has been fully released.

warning light stay on, or come on simulta-

light is working. If the light stays on, or

• If the brake system warning light

neously when driving, then there may be

comes on when driving and remains on,

does not come on when you press

something wrong with both the rear brake

there may be something wrong with the

the engine switch to change the

proportioning valve function and anti-lock

ESP^® systems

(other than ABS). You

ignition mode to “ON”.

function of the ABS.

should have the system inspected by an

• If the brake system warning light

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

If one of these happens, have the system

comes on at any time during vehi-

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

cle operation.

dealer. If the ABS becomes inoperative,

the brake system will function as an ordi-

nary brake system that has no ABS.

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BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

“ESP^® OFF” Indicator Light

Oil Pressure Light

When you disconnect and re-connect the

battery, ESP^® system functions other than

ABS will be deactivated. For details on how

to reactive the ESP^® systems, refer to

“ESP^® Warning Light” in the “OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE” section.

For details of the ESP^® systems, refer to

“Electronic Stability Program

(ESP^®)” in

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the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

When you press the engine switch to

This light comes on when you press the

tion.

change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light

engine switch to change the ignition mode

comes on briefly so you can check that the

to “ON”, and goes out when the engine is

WARNING

light is working.

started. The light will come on and remain

The ESP^® systems cannot prevent

on if there is insufficient oil pressure. If the

When the “ESP^® OFF” switch is pushed to

accidents. Always drive carefully.

light comes on when driving, pull off the

turn off the ESP^® systems

(other than

road as soon as you can and stop the

ABS), the “ESP^® OFF” light comes on and

engine. Check the oil level and add oil if

stays on.

necessary. If there is enough oil, the lubri-

For details of the ESP^® systems, refer to

cation system should be inspected by an

“Electronic Stability Program

(ESP^®)” in

authorized SUZUKI dealer before you drive

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

the vehicle again.

tion.

CAUTION

• If you operate the engine with this

light on, severe engine damage can

result.

• Do not rely on the Oil Pressure

Light to indicate the need to add

oil. Be sure to periodically check

the engine oil level.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Charging Light

Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

AIR BAG Light

50G052

60G049

63J030

This light comes on when you press the

If the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled when

This light monitors inflators, crash sensors,

engine switch to change the ignition mode

you press the engine switch to change the

seat belt pretensioners, the front passen-

to “ON”, and goes out when the engine is

ignition mode to “ON”, this light will come

ger sensing system, and corresponding

started. The light will come on and remain

on and then blink. When the light comes

electrical circuits.

on if there is something wrong with the bat-

on, a buzzer will also sound intermittently

This light blinks or comes on for several

tery charging system. If the light comes on

for about

6 seconds. The reminder will

seconds when you press the engine switch

when the engine is running, the charging

repeat several times under certain condi-

to change the ignition mode to “ON”, so

system should be inspected immediately

tions until the driver’s seat belt is buckled.

you can check if the light is working. The

by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.

After repeating several times, the reminder

light will come on and stay on if there is a

will be canceled even if the driver’s seat

problem in the air bag system or the seat

belt remains unbuckled.

belt pretensioner system.

For details about the seat belt reminder,

WARNING

refer to

“Seat Belts and Child Restraint

Systems” in this section.

If the AIR BAG light does not blink or

come on when you press the engine

WARNING

switch to change the ignition mode to

“ON”, or stays on or comes on when

It is absolutely essential that the

driving, the air bag system or the seat

driver and passengers wear their seat

belt pretensioner system may not

belts at all times. Persons who are

work properly. Have both systems

not wearing seat belts have a much

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

greater risk of injury if an accident

dealer.

occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-

ling your seat belt before starting the

engine.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Malfunction Indicator Light

Low Fuel Warning Light

CAUTION

Continuing to drive the vehicle when

the malfunction indicator light is on

or blinking can cause permanent

damage to the vehicle’s emission

control system, and can affect fuel

economy and driveability.

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54G343

Your vehicle has a computer-controlled

NOTE:

If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank

emission control system. A malfunction

If the fuel filler cap is not installed fully, the

immediately.

indicator light is provided on the instrument

electrical system gets wet (such as by driv-

When this light comes on, a ding sounds

panel to indicate when it is necessary to

ing through a deep puddle of water) or the

once to remind you to fill the fuel.

have the emission control system serviced.

fuel tank gets nearly empty, the malfunc-

If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds

The malfunction indicator light comes on

tion indicator light may come on. If so, the

every time you press the engine switch to

when you press the engine switch to

light will go off after driving a few times

change the ignition mode to “ON”.

change the ignition mode to “ON” to let you

after the fuel filler cap is installed fully, the

know the light is working and goes out

electrical system dries out or the fuel tank

NOTE:

when the engine is started.

is filled.

The activation point of this light varies

depending on road conditions (for exam-

If the malfunction indicator light comes on

ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions

or blinks when the engine is running, ser-

because of fuel moving in the tank.

vice to the emission control system is nec-

essary. Bring the vehicle to an authorized

SUZUKI dealer to have the emission con-

trol system serviced right away and avoid

hard acceleration until the service is per-

formed.

Also, if the light comes on, there may be

something wrong with the continuously

variable transaxle system. Have the sys-

tem inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Open Door Warning Light

“SET” Indicator Light (if equipped)

Turn Signal Indicators

54G391

65D474

50G055

This light remains on until all doors and the

When the vehicle’s speed is controlled by

When you turn on the left or right turn sig-

engine hood are completely closed.

the cruise control system, this light will be

nals, the corresponding green arrow on the

If any of the doors or the engine hood

on.

instrument panel will flash along with the

becomes open while the vehicle is moving,

respective turn signal lights.

a warning sound will remind you to close

Illumination Indicator Light

When you turn on the hazard warning

all the doors and the engine hood com-

switch, both arrows will flash along with all

pletely.

of the turn signal lights.

“CRUISE” Indicator Light

High Beam Indicator Light

(if equipped)

64J045

This indicator light comes on while the

position lights, tail light and/or the head-

lights are on.

50G056

52D113

This indicator comes on when headlight

When the cruise control system is on, this

high beams are turned on.

light will be on.

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