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Suzuki 2008 Reno Owner's Manual

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    Part no. 99011-85z14-03e july, 2007 owner’s manual 99011-85z14-03e reno printed in u.S.A. For further details, see “engine oil” in the “service and appearance care” section. See page 5-1 engine oil with “starburst” symbol dot3 esso lt71141 or total atf h50235 see the “tire information label” located...

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    85z14-03e prepared by july, 2007 part no. 99011-85z14-03e printed in u.S.A. Tp222.

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    85z14-03e this owner’s manual applies to the reno series: 85z005 note: the illustrated model is one of the reno series. © copyright suzuki motor corporation 2007.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    85z14-03e introduction thank you for choosing suzuki and welcome to our growing family. Your choice was a wise one; suzuki products are a great value that will give you years of driving pleasure. This owner’s manual was prepared to help you have a safe, enjoyable, and trouble-free experience with yo...

  • Page 5: Service Station Guide

    85z14-03e service station guide 1. Fuel (see section 5) 2. Engine hood (see section 5) 3. Tire changing tools (see section 5) 4. Engine oil dipstick (see section 5) 5. Engine coolant (see section 5) 6. Windshield washer fluid (see section 5) 7. Battery (see section 5) 8. Tire pressure (see tire info...

  • Page 6: Table of Contents

    85z14-03e table of contents california proposition 65 warning warning engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and certain product compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Seats and restraint systems 1 fe...

  • Page 7: Location of Warning

    85z14-03e location of warning messages read and follow all of the warnings (labels etc.) on your vehicle. Make sure you understand all of them. Keep them on the vehicle. Do not remove the messages for any reason. If a label comes off or the messages become difficult to read, have it corrected by you...

  • Page 8: Foreword

    0-1 85z14-03e foreword all information in this manual is based on the latest product information avail- able at the time of publication. Due to improvements or other changes, there may be discrepancies between informa- tion in this manual and your vehicle. Suzuki motor corporation reserves the right...

  • Page 9: Important

    0-2 85z14-03e important warning/caution/note please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize spe- cial information, the symbol and the words warning, caution and note have special meanings. Pay special atten- tion to the messages highlighted by these signal words: note: i...

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    0-3 85z14-03e vehicle symbols your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge or indicator. If you need help figurin...

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  • Page 12: Seats and Restraint Systems

    Seats and restraint systems 1 85z14-03e seats and restraint systems front seats .......................................................................... 1-1 rear seats ............................................................................ 1-4 safety belts .......................................

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    1-1 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e front seats manual seats (with sliding storage tray) if your vehicle has a sliding storage tray under the front seat, the manual seat lever looks like this. Pull up and hold the lever located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where ...

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    1-2 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e driver seat height adjuster to adjust the height of the driver’s seat cushion, turn the knobs located on the out- board side of the seat cushion. Turn the front knob to adjust the height of the front portion of the seat cushion. Turn the rear knob to adjust ...

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    1-3 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e do not have your a seatback reclined when your vehicle is moving. 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 he...

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    1-4 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e if your vehicle is equipped with the tiltable front head restraints, do the following to adjust it. 1) place it in its upright position by push- ing it forward fully and releasing it. 2) push the head restraint forward care- fully until it is adjusted to the...

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    1-5 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e safety belts safety belt: they are for everyone this section of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See “...

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    1-6 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e why safety belts work when you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going unti...

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    1-7 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts question: won’t i be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if i’m wearing a safety belt? Answer: you could be – whether you’re wearing ...

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    1-8 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5) to make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thigh...

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    1-9 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e question: what’s wrong with this? Answer: the shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. Question: what’s wrong with this? Answer: the belt is buckled in the wrong place. Warning be sure that the shoulder belt is posi- tion...

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    1-10 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e question: what’s wrong with this? Answer: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoul- der at all times. Question: what’s wrong with this? Answer: the belt is twisted across the body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button o...

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    1-11 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e a pregnant woman should wear a lap- shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to pro- tect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s m...

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    1-12 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3) to make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the bel...

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    1-13 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e to unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Safety belt pretensioner system 52d011 your vehicle is equipped with a safety belt pretensioner system at the front seating positions. You can use the pretensioner safety belts in the same manner as o...

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    1-14 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e impacts, side impacts, rollovers or minor frontal collisions. The pretensioners can be activated only once. If the pretensioners are activated, have the pretensioner sys- tem serviced by an authorized suzuki dealer as soon as possible. If the air bag readin...

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    1-15 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Question: what is the proper way to wear safety belts? Answer: if possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the add...

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    1-16 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e question: what if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Answer: if the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle...

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    1-17 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e question: what are the different types of add-on child restraints? Answer: add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consid- eration not only ...

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    1-18 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e child restraint systems an infant car bed (a), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat sur- face. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of ...

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    1-19 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e a forward-facing child seat (c–e) provides restraint for the child’s body with the har- ness and also sometimes with surfaces such as t-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (f–g) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safe...

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    1-20 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Where to put the restraint all child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by either safety belts (lap belts o...

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    1-21 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e in canada, the law requires that forward- facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the united states, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Anchor the...

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    1-22 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufac- turer. Be sure to attach the top strap to the corresponding anchor located directly behind the child restraint. 5) when routing the top strap, be sure to pass it between the head ...

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    1-23 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e in order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (b) at its base and a top tether anchor (c), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (b), as shown here. With this type of child restra...

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    1-24 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e securing a child restraint in a rear seat position if your child restraint is equipped with the latch system, see “lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch sys- tem)” in this section. See “top strap” in this section if the child restraint has on...

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    1-25 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e securing a child restraint in the right front seat position your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a child restraint. See “where to put the restraint” in this section. In addition, your vehicle has a passeng...

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    1-26 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e 4) buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5) pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6) to tighten the belt, feed ...

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    1-27 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e 85z008 8 6 10 10 2 1 7 9 5 4 3 3 9 1. Driver’s air bag 2. Front passenger’s air bag 3. Safety belt pretensioner 4. Air bag controller (sdm) 5. Occupant classification module 6. “passenger airbag off” indicator 7. Air bag readiness light 8. Early crash senso...

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    1-28 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems. Warning you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt – even if you have air bags. Wear...

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    1-29 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The air bag readiness system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “air bag readiness li...

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    1-30 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e passenger sensing system your vehicle has a passenger sensing sys- tem for the right front passenger position. The passenger air bag off indicator will be visible when you turn your ignition key to on or start. The words “passenger air bag off” will be visi...

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    1-31 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e position, then sit upright in the seat, cen- tered on the seat cushion, with the per- son’s legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about three minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person ...

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    1-32 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal air bags, inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near- frontal impacts. For side impact air bags, inflation is determined by the location...

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    1-33 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e • your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation. • let only qualified tec...

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    1-34 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e replacing restraint system parts after a crash if you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or latch system parts? If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have latch system, safety belt or seat parts repair...

  • Page 47: Memo

    1-35 seats and restraint systems 85z14-03e memo.

  • Page 48: Features and Controls

    Features and controls 2 85z14-03e features and controls keys ...................................................................................... 2-1 doors and locks ................................................................. 2-4 windows .........................................................

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    2-1 features and controls 85z14-03e keys one key is used for the ignition, the door and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, you are provided with two keys. Keep one of the two keys as a spare. The key number is stamped on the key tag (a). The tag has a code on it that tells your suzuki...

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    2-2 features and controls 85z14-03e • check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, ...

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    2-3 features and controls 85z14-03e transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it. Battery replacement under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak i...

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    2-4 features and controls 85z14-03e doors and locks door locks there are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the optional keyless entry transmitter. See “remote keyless entry system” in this section. To manually unlock all of the doors from the outside, in...

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    2-5 features and controls 85z14-03e manual door lock located on the window sill on each door. From the inside, you can also lock and unlock the doors with the power door lock switches located on the driver’s door trim pad. Central door locking system the central door locking system is acti- vated us...

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    2-6 features and controls 85z14-03e using the rear door security lock to activate the rear door security lock: 1) move the lock upward to the lock posi- tion. 2) close the door. 3) do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when thi...

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    2-7 features and controls 85z14-03e to open the liftgate from outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. Then pull up the han- dle above the license plate to open the lift- gate. When closing the liftgate, close from the center to ensure it fully latches. Al...

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    2-8 features and controls 85z14-03e express-down window the driver’s window also has an express- down feature. This switch is labeled auto. Press the switch then release it and the driver’s win- dow will go all the way down. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the switch again. To raise t...

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    2-9 features and controls 85z14-03e – the security light (a) will flash once every 0.8 seconds to indicate that the theft-deterrent system is armed. The security light is located on the driver’s door lock. To avoid activating the alarm by accident, do the following: • lock the vehicle with the key o...

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    2-10 features and controls 85z14-03e daily inspection checklist before driving 1) make sure that windows, mirrors, lights and reflectors are clean and unob- structed. 2) visually check the tires for the following points: – the depth of the tread groove – abnormal wear, cracks and damage – loose whee...

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    2-11 features and controls 85z14-03e ignition positions with the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four different positions. Lock: this position locks your steering wheel, ignition, automatic transmission shift lever and automatic transmission. This is the only position from which ...

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    2-12 features and controls 85z14-03e 2) if it doesn’t start, wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by turning the ignition key to start. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Don’t “race” yo...

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    2-13 features and controls 85z14-03e lever all the way into park (p) – as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See “shifting out of park (p)” on a later page in this section. Reverse (r): use this gear to back up. In order to move from neutral (n) to reve...

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    2-14 features and controls 85z14-03e fuzzy function your automatic transmission will automati- cally select a adaptive shift pattern using fuzzy logic. • economy mode is applied as often as possible. • driver adaptive shift patterns are acti- vated for a minimum time. • “load 1” is designed for a dr...

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    2-15 features and controls 85z14-03e press the hold button on the shift lever to turn on the hold mode. While on, the hold indicator light on the instrument panel will light up. See “hold mode light” in section 3. Press the button again to turn off the hold mode, and return to normal automatic trans...

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    2-16 features and controls 85z14-03e ond (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shift to neutral. Neutral: use this posit...

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    2-17 features and controls 85z14-03e shifting into park (p) (automatic transmission) 1) hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 2) move the shift lever into the park (p) position. 3) turn the ignition key to lock. 4) remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle wit...

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    2-18 features and controls 85z14-03e 2) turn the key to lock and remove the key from the ignition switch. 3) remove the hole cover from the shift lock slot with a screwdriver 4) insert the key into the shift lock slot and press and hold it. 5) shift to neutral (n). 6) remove the key from the slot, i...

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    2-19 features and controls 85z14-03e engine exhaust running your engine while you are parked it’s better not to park with the engine run- ning. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “shifting into park (p)” or “parking ...

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    2-20 features and controls 85z14-03e mirrors manual rearview mirror when you are sitting in a comfortable driv- ing position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and from side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you t...

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    2-21 features and controls 85z14-03e outside convex mirror your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. Outside heated mirrors if your vehicle has this feature, when you operate the rear window defogger, the heated driver’s a...

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    2-22 features and controls 85z14-03e sunglasses storage compartment the sunglasses storage compartment is located above the driver’s door. To open the sunglasses storage compart- ment, pull down and hold the upper part of the cover. To close the compartment, let go of the cover and the compartment w...

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    2-23 features and controls 85z14-03e rear seat armrest your vehicle’s rear seat armrest may con- tain two cupholders. To access the cup- holders, pull the armrest down from the rear seatback. Antenna the antenna is located in the windshield glass. Be sure that the inside surface of the windshield gl...

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    2-24 features and controls 85z14-03e switch and hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation. In both the vent and fully open positions, the air flow can be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and holding the switch until the sunroof moves...

  • Page 73: Memo

    2-25 features and controls 85z14-03e memo.

  • Page 74: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel 3 85z14-03e instrument panel instrument panel overview ................................................ 3-1 climate controls ................................................................. 3-12 warning lights, gauges and indicators ........................... 3-18 audio system ......

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    3-1 instrument panel 85z14-03e instrument panel overview the main components of your instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlet b. Instrument panel cluster c. Air outlet d. Hazard warning flashers button e. Digital clock f. Audio system g. Instrument panel brightness control h. Hood release i...

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    3-2 instrument panel 85z14-03e hazard warning flashers your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located on the center of the instrument panel. Your...

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    3-3 instrument panel 85z14-03e tilt wheel your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is locat...

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    3-4 instrument panel 85z14-03e as you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, che...

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    3-5 instrument panel 85z14-03e between wipes. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the int position. Off (off): move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. Misting function move the lever toward, but not completely in, the int position for a single wiping ...

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    3-6 instrument panel 85z14-03e rear window washer/wiper if your vehicle has this feature, operate the rear window washer/wiper system by pushing the windshield wiper/washer lever away from you. The wiper operates contin- uously when the lever is in the first posi- tion. Washer fluid sprays onto the ...

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    3-7 instrument panel 85z14-03e setting cruise control the cruise control pad is located on the right side of the steering wheel. 1) press the on/off button to turn cruise control on. 2) accelerate to the speed you want. 3) press the set button and release it. An indicator light on the instrument pan...

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    3-8 instrument panel 85z14-03e drivers find this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Disengaging cruise control there are two ways to turn off the cruise control: • step lightly on the brake pedal, or depress the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission. • pre...

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    3-9 instrument panel 85z14-03e the drl system will turn off under the fol- lowing conditions: • the ignition is off, or • the parking brakes are on, or • the high-beam headlamps are on, or • the low-beam headlamps are on, or • flash-to-pass is used. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regula...

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    3-10 instrument panel 85z14-03e dome lamp the switch on this lamp has three posi- tions. On: the light comes on and stays on regard- less of whether a door is open or closed. • (door): the light comes on when a door is opened. After all doors are closed, the light stays on for about 7 seconds, and t...

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    3-11 instrument panel 85z14-03e ashtrays and cigarette lighter the front ashtray is located at the lower part of the center of the instrument panel. To remove the front ashtray for cleaning, open the ashtray fully, lift the inner case up and then pull it out. The rear ashtray is located at the botto...

  • Page 86

    3-12 instrument panel 85z14-03e clock the time is displayed in the digital clock when the ignition is on. The clock is located in the center of the instrument panel. There are three adjusting buttons for the digital clock: h (hour): to go forward one hour, press the “h” but- ton once, with the ignit...

  • Page 87

    3-13 instrument panel 85z14-03e the fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor. Temperature control you can control the temperature of the air that comes through the air vents by turning the temperature control knob. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclock- wise to manually increa...

  • Page 88

    3-14 instrument panel 85z14-03e (floor): this mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets. Some of the air will also be directed to the windshield, instrument panel side outlets, and rear outlets. Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear to allow the flow of air to the rear compart...

  • Page 89

    3-15 instrument panel 85z14-03e vehicle to cool down. It also helps the sys- tem to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1) press the recirculation button. 2) press the a/c button. 3) select the coolest temperature on the temperature control knob. 4) select th...

  • Page 90

    3-16 instrument panel 85z14-03e (defrost): this mode directs most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to the side window outlets. When you select this mode, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor. To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clock- wise ...

  • Page 91

    3-17 instrument panel 85z14-03e outlet adjustment use the lever located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airflow. Use the thumbwheel located next to the outlets to turn them on and off. Operation tips • clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of ...

  • Page 92

    3-18 instrument panel 85z14-03e warning lights, gauges and indicators this section describes the warning lights and gauges that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes seri- ous enough to cause an ...

  • Page 93

    3-19 instrument panel 85z14-03e tachometer the tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Safety belt reminder light when the key is turned to on, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is alrea...

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    3-20 instrument panel 85z14-03e air bag readiness light there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel. The air bag readiness system checks the air bag’s electrical sys- tem for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag se...

  • Page 95

    3-21 instrument panel 85z14-03e brake system warning light your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and you will be able to stop the vehicle. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning li...

  • Page 96

    3-22 instrument panel 85z14-03e speed sensitive power steering (ssps) warning light if your vehicle has speed sensitive power steering (ssps), this warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to on as a check to show you the bulb is working. Then it should go out after a few second...

  • Page 97

    3-23 instrument panel 85z14-03e malfunction indicator lamp check engine light your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, igni- tion and emission control systems. This system is called obd ii (on-board diagnostics-second generation) and is intended to assure that e...

  • Page 98

    3-24 instrument panel 85z14-03e if the light is on steady you also may be able to correct the emis- sion system malfunction by considering the following: did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See “filling your tank” in secti...

  • Page 99

    3-25 instrument panel 85z14-03e • if you’re idling at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. • if you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. Fog lamp light if your vehicle has this feature, the fog lamps indicator light will come on when the fog lamps are in...

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    3-26 instrument panel 85z14-03e still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. See “low fuel warning light” in this section for more information. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gauge: • at the service station, the gas pump s...

  • Page 101

    3-27 instrument panel 85z14-03e front passenger’s frontal air bag and side air bag. See “passenger sensing system” in section 1 for more on this, including important safety information. Tire pressure monitoring system warning light the light comes on when the tire pressure monitoring system detects ...

  • Page 102

    3-28 instrument panel 85z14-03e your vehicle has also been equipped with a tpms malfunction indictor to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The tpms malfunction indicator is com- bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash...

  • Page 103

    3-29 instrument panel 85z14-03e see “tire pressure monitoring system” in section 5 for more information. Audio system precautions • when the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switch- ing on the heater, moisture may form on the disc or the optical parts of the player an...

  • Page 104

    3-30 instrument panel 85z14-03e never touch the surface. 52d347 to remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth, and wipe in a straight line from the center of the compact disc to the cir- cumference. 52d277 new discs may have some roughness around the edges. The unit may not work or the sound may ...

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    3-31 instrument panel 85z14-03e radio with cd (double display, mp3/wma) (agc-6380) 84z022 1. Power/volume knob 2. Am button 3. Fm button 4. Tune button 5. Seek button 6. Scan/ast button 7. Preset station buttons •2 rpt: repeat button •3 rdm: random button •4 int: introduction button 8. Sound (scroll...

  • Page 106

    3-32 instrument panel 85z14-03e to search for the previous receivable lower station, press the down arrows. Scan/ast button (6): press this button to scan radio stations. (scan tuning) scan the radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, and then go on to the next sta- tion. Press this butto...

  • Page 107

    3-33 instrument panel 85z14-03e knob to change the fade between the front and the rear speakers. The display will show the fade level. When finished making the selection, press this button again to select the fade level. Setting the eq press this button until “eq off” appears on the display to selec...

  • Page 108

    3-34 instrument panel 85z14-03e the cd with each press of the up or down arrows. Am button (2): press this button to listen to the radio when a cd is playing. The inactive cd will remain safely inside the radio for future lis- tening. Fm button (3): press this button to listen to the radio when a cd...

  • Page 109

    3-35 instrument panel 85z14-03e radio displays the name of the folder the radio will display “root”. Order of play tracks will be played in the following order: play will begin from the first track under the root directory. When all tracks from the root directory have been played, play will con- tin...

  • Page 110

    3-36 instrument panel 85z14-03e tion such as: song title, album title, artist, and bit rate may appear. When information is not available, “no info” will appear on the display. Press and hold this button to change the display mode. Scroll: press and hold the sound button [in mp3/ wma mode] the song ...

  • Page 111

    3-37 instrument panel 85z14-03e the portable player. You may need to make additional volume adjustments from the portable device if the volume does not go loud or soft enough. Steering wheel remote oper- ation (if equipped in the vehicle) power button press this button to turn the system on and off....

  • Page 112

    3-38 instrument panel 85z14-03e radio with six-disc cd (double display, mp3/wma) (agh-6400) 85z019 1. Power/volume knob 2. Am button 3. Fm button 4. Tune button 5. Seek button 6. Scan/ast button 7. Preset station buttons •1 dir: directory button •2 rpt: repeat button •3 rdm: random button •4 int: in...

  • Page 113

    3-39 instrument panel 85z14-03e to search for the previous receivable lower station, press the down arrows. Scan/ast button (6): press this button to scan radio stations. (scan tuning) scan the radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, and then go on to the next sta- tion. Press this butto...

  • Page 114

    3-40 instrument panel 85z14-03e knob to change the fade between the front and the rear speakers. The display will show the fade level. When finished making the selection, press this button again to select the fade level. Setting the eq press this button until “eq off” appears on the display to selec...

  • Page 115

    3-41 instrument panel 85z14-03e the cd with each press of the up or down arrows. Am button (2): press this button to listen to the radio when a cd is playing. The inactive cd will remain safely inside the radio for future lis- tening. Fm button (3): press this button to listen to the radio when a cd...

  • Page 116

    3-42 instrument panel 85z14-03e radio displays the name of the folder the radio will display “root”. Order of play tracks will be played in the following order: play will begin from the first track under the root directory. When all tracks from the root directory have been played, play will con- tin...

  • Page 117

    3-43 instrument panel 85z14-03e tion such as: song title, album title, artist, and bit rate may appear. When information is not available, “no info” will appear on the display. Press and hold this button to change the display mode. Scroll: press and hold the sound button [in mp3/ wma mode] the song ...

  • Page 118

    3-44 instrument panel 85z14-03e the portable player. You may need to make additional volume adjustments from the portable device if the volume does not go loud or soft enough. Steering wheel remote oper- ation (if equipped in the vehicle) power button press this button to turn the system on and off....

  • Page 119

    3-45 instrument panel 85z14-03e cd changer operation (optional) the cd changer is installed in the trunk. Up to 6 discs can be stored in the maga- zine of the cd changer. A selection of tracks from the 6 discs stored in the disc magazine can be made and automatically played in the order of your pref...

  • Page 120

    3-46 instrument panel 85z14-03e how to change discs 86z013 to remove: 1) open the sliding door of the cd changer to the right until it is completely latched. 86z014 2) press the eject button on the cd changer and remove the magazine. 86z015 3) pull a tray out of the magazine by pressing the tray but...

  • Page 121

    3-47 instrument panel 85z14-03e 86z016 to load: 1) put the disc on a tray with its label side upward. 2) insert the tray into the magazine. 3) push the magazine into the cd changer until it is locked and a click sound is heard. 4) after loading the magazine, close the sliding door completely to the ...

  • Page 122

    3-48 instrument panel 85z14-03e track introduction: to quickly and conveniently scan the track, use the “3 or 4/int” button. “intro” will be displayed in vfd and the audio system will play the first 10 seconds of each track. When the player reaches the desired track, press this button again and norm...

  • Page 123: Memo

    3-49 instrument panel 85z14-03e memo.

  • Page 124: Driving Your Vehicle

    Driving your vehicle 4 85z14-03e driving your vehicle your driving, the road, and your vehicle ........................ 4-1 towing .................................................................................. 4-16.

  • Page 125

    4-1 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e your driving, the road, and your vehicle defensive driving the best advice anyone can give about driving is: drive defensively. Please start by using a very important safety device in your vehicle: your safety belt. Buckle up. See “safety belts: they are for everyo...

  • Page 126

    4-2 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e it’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s bac would be close to 0.12 percent. A per- son who consumes food just before or dur- ing drinking wil...

  • Page 127

    4-3 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose con- trol of your vehicle. Braking braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you ha...

  • Page 128

    4-4 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’s what happens with abs: a computer senses that wheels are slow- ing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop ro...

  • Page 129

    4-5 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e steering power steering if you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not func- tioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Speed sensitive power steering system this system continuously adjusts the effort you feel when s...

  • Page 130

    4-6 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e steering in emergencies there are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops righ...

  • Page 131

    4-7 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e gerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traf- fic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traf...

  • Page 132

    4-8 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safet...

  • Page 133

    4-9 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be ex...

  • Page 134

    4-10 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e hydroplaning hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehi- cle is hydroplaning, it has little or no con- tact...

  • Page 135

    4-11 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e time and energy. See the next part, “freeway driving.” • treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that ...

  • Page 136

    4-12 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e • tires: they are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? • weather forecasts: what’s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your tr...

  • Page 137

    4-13 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e • as you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. • you may see highway signs on moun- tains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks...

  • Page 138

    4-14 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e cle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.) whether you have an anti-lock braking system or not, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. Without anti-lock brakes, if you feel your vehicle begin to slide, let up on th...

  • Page 139

    4-15 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a w...

  • Page 140

    4-16 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e towing towing your vehicle consult your suzuki dealer or a profes- sional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see the fol- lo...

  • Page 141

    4-17 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e and shift to neutral (n). See “shift- ing out of park (p)” in section 2. 5) clamp the steering wheel in a straight- ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 6) release the parking brake. Loading your vehicle it is very important to know how much ...

  • Page 142

    4-18 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e 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 insp...

  • Page 143

    4-19 driving your vehicle 85z14-03e determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load limits the tires on your vehicle, when they are inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure, have a load-carrying capacity that is greater than the load that will be on the tires when the vehicle is at its...

  • Page 144: Service and Appearance Care

    Service and appearance care 5 85z14-03e service and appearance care service ................................................................................. 5-1 fuel ....................................................................................... 5-1 checking things under the hood .............

  • Page 145

    5-1 service and appearance care 85z14-03e service your suzuki dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your suzuki dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine suzuki parts and suzuki trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to ...

  • Page 146

    5-2 service and appearance care 85z14-03e additives to provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the united states are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allow- ing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to a...

  • Page 147

    5-3 service and appearance care 85z14-03e to open the fuel filler door, pull up on the fuel filler door release lever located on the floor to the left of the driver’s seat. The fuel cap is located on the passenger’s side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the tethered cap inside the fuel door. T...

  • Page 148

    5-4 service and appearance care 85z14-03e filling a portable fuel container checking things under the hood hood release to open the hood, do the following. 1) pull the hood release handle located at the lower left side of the instrument panel. Warning never fill a portable fuel container while it is...

  • Page 149

    5-5 service and appearance care 85z14-03e 2) then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the bottom of the secondary hood release lever upward. The secondary hood release lever is located near the front center of the hood. 3) lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and place the hood...

  • Page 150

    5-6 service and appearance care 85z14-03e engine compartment overview when you open the hood on the engine, you’ll see the following: a. Engine air cleaner/filter b. Engine oil filler cap c. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir d. Engine coolant surge tank e. Underhood fuse block f. Battery g. Windshield wa...

  • Page 151

    5-7 service and appearance care 85z14-03e engine oil if the oil pressure light appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “oil pressure light” in section 3. You should check your engine oil level reg- ularly; this is an a...

  • Page 152

    5-8 service and appearance care 85z14-03e this (a) is where you add oil. See “engine compartment overview” on a previous page in this section for more information on location. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in wh...

  • Page 153

    5-9 service and appearance care 85z14-03e if you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below –22°f (–30°c), it is recommended that you use either an sae 5w-30 synthetic oil or an sae 0w-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extr...

  • Page 154

    5-10 service and appearance care 85z14-03e km) or 3 months. If necessary, clean or replace it. How to inspect the engine air cleaner/ filter to inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the fil- ter remains “cak...

  • Page 155

    5-11 service and appearance care 85z14-03e 4) remove filler plug. 5) make sure the fluid reaches the bottom edge of the filler plug hole. 6) if the level is low, add fluid until it begins to run out the filler hole. 7) after filling to the correct level, reinstall the plug securely. Recommend automa...

  • Page 156

    5-12 service and appearance care 85z14-03e hydraulic clutch there is one reservoir for both the brake and the hydraulic clutch fluid. See “brakes” in this section for more information. The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self-adjusting. The master cylinder res- ervoir is filled with hydr...

  • Page 157

    5-13 service and appearance care 85z14-03e if you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your suzuki dealer check your cooling system. Checking coolant the engine coolant surge tank is located on the driver’s side of the engine compart- ment. See “engine compartment over- view” in thi...

  • Page 158

    5-14 service and appearance care 85z14-03e when replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is hand-tight. Coolant surge tank pressure cap engine overheating you will find a coolant temperature gauge on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See “engine coolant temperature gauge” in section 3. If steam is co...

  • Page 159

    5-15 service and appearance care 85z14-03e if the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for three minutes while you’re parked. If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and ge...

  • Page 160

    5-16 service and appearance care 85z14-03e 1) park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pres- sure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (lef...

  • Page 161

    5-17 service and appearance care 85z14-03e 2) then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 3) fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the max mark on the coolant surge tank. Wait about five min- utes, then check to see if the level is below the max mark. If the level is b...

  • Page 162

    5-18 service and appearance care 85z14-03e windshield washer fluid the windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compart- ment on the driver’s side. See “engine compartment overview” in this section for more information on location. What to use when you need windshield ...

  • Page 163

    5-19 service and appearance care 85z14-03e when your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See “brake system warning light” in section 3. What to add when you do need brake fluid, use only dot-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See “re...

  • Page 164

    5-20 service and appearance care 85z14-03e brake pedal travel see your suzuki dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake adjustment every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brak...

  • Page 165

    5-21 service and appearance care 85z14-03e 2) get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground con- nection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could d...

  • Page 166

    5-22 service and appearance care 85z14-03e age the battery and maybe other parts, too. And don’t connect the negative (–) cable to the negative (–) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 6) connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use ...

  • Page 167

    5-23 service and appearance care 85z14-03e jumper cable removal a. Heavy, unpainted metal engine part b. Good battery c. Dead battery to disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1) disconnect the black negative (–) cable from the vehicle that had the dead bat- tery. 2) disc...

  • Page 168

    5-24 service and appearance care 85z14-03e headlamps to replace a headlamp bulb: 1) open the hood. 2) remove the two bolts and one nut shown in the illustration that retain the headlamp assembly. 3) disconnect the wiring harness connec- tor from the rear of the bulb. 4) remove the headlamp cap by tu...

  • Page 169

    5-25 service and appearance care 85z14-03e center high-mounted stop lamp to replace a center high-mounted stop lamp bulb: 1) open the liftgate. 2) pry off the trim and remove the two screws shown in the illustration. 3) remove the bulb socket from the lamp housing. 4) remove the bulb by pulling it s...

  • Page 170

    5-26 service and appearance care 85z14-03e 7) replace the lamp housing into the vehi- cle using the two screws removed ear- lier. 8) close the liftgate. Backup lamps and tail/stop lamps to replace a backup lamp or a tail/stop lamp bulb: 1) open the liftgate. 2) remove the protective cover. 3) remove...

  • Page 171

    5-27 service and appearance care 85z14-03e rear sidemarker lamps to replace a rear sidemarker lamp bulb: 1) insert your hand into the inside of the rear bumper and hold the socket. 2) rotate the rear sidemarker lamp bulb socket counterclockwise. 3) pull the rear sidemarker bulb socket out of the rea...

  • Page 172

    5-28 service and appearance care 85z14-03e tires your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your suzuki warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the ...

  • Page 173

    5-29 service and appearance care 85z14-03e number is, the greater the load carry- ing capacity. The letter symbol denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time. (ratings are listed below.) *the letters zr may be used on tires with a maximum speed capability ...

  • Page 174

    5-30 service and appearance care 85z14-03e the following illustration shows an exam- ple of a typical passenger car tire size. A. Tire type this letter code indicates the primary intended use of the tire. The “p” as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engi- neered to ...

  • Page 175

    5-31 service and appearance care 85z14-03e cold inflation pressure: the amount of air pressure in a tire, mea- sured in pounds per square inch (psi) before a tire has built up heat from driving. Curb weight: this means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the ...

  • Page 176

    5-32 service and appearance care 85z14-03e speed rating: an alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction: the friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. Tread: the portion of a tire that comes into con- tact...

  • Page 177

    5-33 service and appearance care 85z14-03e the tire pressure warning light can come on due to normal causes such as natural air leaks and pressure changes caused by changes in temperature or atmospheric pressure. Adjusting the air pressure in the tires to the pressure shown on the tire and loading i...

  • Page 178

    5-34 service and appearance care 85z14-03e eral communications commission (fcc) rules and with industry and science can- ada. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and with rss-210 of industry and science canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may ...

  • Page 179

    5-35 service and appearance care 85z14-03e when to check check your tires each time you fill your fuel tank or at least once a month using a tire pressure gauge. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kpa). How to check use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pr...

  • Page 180

    5-36 service and appearance care 85z14-03e molded into the tire sidewall typically shown as “max. Load”. Use of replacement tires with a lower load-carrying capacity than the original tires, or failure to keep the tires inflated to the recommended tire pres- sure, may reduce the gvwr or gawr limit o...

  • Page 181

    5-37 service and appearance care 85z14-03e uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where appli- cable on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and the maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a the following information relates to the system d...

  • Page 182

    5-38 service and appearance care 85z14-03e pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebal- anced. Wheel replacement replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corro...

  • Page 183

    5-39 service and appearance care 85z14-03e it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout”, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: if a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off t...

  • Page 184

    5-40 service and appearance care 85z14-03e removing the spare tire and tools a. Jack b. Wrench c. Jack handle d. Screwdriver the compartment spare tire and tools you’ll need are located in the trunk. 1) remove the trim cover from the floor of the cargo area by pulling up on the tab. 2) remove the fo...

  • Page 185

    5-41 service and appearance care 85z14-03e 4) insert the jack handle and the wheel wrench into the jack. 5) raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well. 6) remo...

  • Page 186

    5-42 service and appearance care 85z14-03e don’t try to put a wheel cover on your com- pact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Storing the flat tire and tools store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment. Place...

  • Page 187

    5-43 service and appearance care 85z14-03e compact spare tire although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kpa). After installing the compact spare tire on your vehicle, yo...

  • Page 188

    5-44 service and appearance care 85z14-03e appearance care remember, cleaning products can be haz- ardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anythi...

  • Page 189

    5-45 service and appearance care 85z14-03e stains caused by candy, ice cream, may- onnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1) carefully scrape off excess stain. 2) first, clean with cool water and allow to dry completely. 3) if a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructi...

  • Page 190

    5-46 service and appearance care 85z14-03e suzuki dealer. See “vehicle care/ appearance materials” later in this section. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petro- leum based, or that contain acid or abra- sives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, o...

  • Page 191

    5-47 service and appearance care 85z14-03e sheet metal damage if your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-cor- rosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement p...

  • Page 192

    5-48 service and appearance care 85z14-03e vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) this is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the wind- shield from outsi...

  • Page 193

    5-49 service and appearance care 85z14-03e power windows and other power options circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Fu...

  • Page 194

    5-50 service and appearance care 85z14-03e engine compartment fuse block the engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the battery. See “engine compart- ment overview” in this section for more information on location. To access the fuses, press in the side fl...

  • Page 195

    5-51 service and appearance care 85z14-03e n4u5038b head lamps ba tt pwr 30a abs 60a hv a c bl wr 30a ign 2 30a ign 1 30a illum horn main head lamps fr t fog a/c cmprsr fuel pump pwr wnd w cool f an lo w defog cool f an hi defog 30a cool f an lo w 20a pwr wnd w 20a cool f an hi 30a 25a i/p fuse 15a ...

  • Page 196

    5-52 service and appearance care 85z14-03e fuses usages head lamps head lamp ecm engine control module i/p fuse instrument panel fuse fuel pump fuel pump a/c air conditioning horn horn hi beam head lamp high-beam driver’s pwr wndw driver’s power window stop lamps stop lamps dr/lck door lock mir htd ...

  • Page 197

    5-53 service and appearance care 85z14-03e capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. Capacities specifications engine chassis application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant r-134a 1.41 lbs 0.64 kg brake/clutch ...

  • Page 198

    5-54 service and appearance care 85z14-03e dimension weight overall length 169.1 in (4,295 mm) overall width 67.9 in (1,725 mm) overall height 56.9 in (1,445 mm) wheel base 102.4 in (2,600 mm) tread front 58.3 in (1,480 mm) rear 58.3 in (1,480 mm) minimum ground clearance 6.3 in (160 mm) gross vehic...

  • Page 199: Memo

    5-55 service and appearance care 85z14-03e memo.

  • Page 200: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule 6 85z14-03e maintenance schedule general information ............................................................ 6-1 maintenance ........................................................................ 6-2.

  • Page 201

    6-1 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e general information notice (for u.S.A.) maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and sys- tems may be performed by any automo- bile repair establishment or individual using any part which has been certified under the provisions in the clea...

  • Page 202

    6-2 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e maintenance scheduled maintenance services maintenance services and record retention are the owner’s responsibility. You should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance services chart. M...

  • Page 203

    6-3 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e engine control system (continued) maintenance interval kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first months 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180 maintenance item x 1,000 miles 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 157.5 165 172.5 180 187.5 195...

  • Page 204

    6-4 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e chassis and body maintenance interval kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 maintenance item x 1,000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 x 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 ...

  • Page 205

    6-5 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e chassis and body (continued) maintenance interval kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first months 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180 maintenance item x 1,000 miles 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 157.5 165 172.5 180 187.5 195 202....

  • Page 206

    6-6 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e maintenance recommended under severe driving conditions follow this schedule if your car is mainly operated under one or more of the following conditions: engine control system • repeated short-distance driving less than 5 miles (8 km). • extensive idling and/or sl...

  • Page 207

    6-7 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e engine control system (continued) maintenance interval kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first months 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 78 81 84 87 90 maintenance item x 1,000 miles 60 63.75 67.5 71.25 75 78.75 82.5 86.25 90 93.75 97.5 101.25 105 10...

  • Page 208

    6-8 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e chassis and body maintenance interval kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 maintenance item x 1,000 miles 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 22.5 26.25 30 33.75 37.5 41.25 45 48.75 52.5 56.25 x 1,000 km 6...

  • Page 209

    6-9 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e chassis and body (continued) maintenance interval kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first months 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 78 81 84 87 90 maintenance item x 1,000 miles 60 63.75 67.5 71.25 75 78.75 82.5 86.25 90 93.75 97.5 101.25 105 108.75 ...

  • Page 210

    6-10 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e chart symbols i – inspect these items and their related parts. Correct, clean, refill, adjust, lubri- cate, inflate or replace as required. R – replace or change note: check the engine oil and engine coolant levels weekly. *: suzuki recommends that this mainte- na...

  • Page 211

    6-11 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e maintenance record date odometer reading serviced by maintenance record.

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    6-12 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e maintenance record date odometer reading serviced by maintenance record.

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    6-13 maintenance schedule 85z14-03e maintenance record date odometer reading serviced by maintenance record.

  • Page 214: General Information

    General information 7 85z14-03e general information identification numbers ....................................................... 7-1 safety certification label ................................................... 7-2 emission compliance label (for u.S.A.) ........................... 7-2 warranties ...

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    7-1 general information 85z14-03e identification numbers vehicle identification number 60g152 54g081 the vehicle identification number (vin) may be found in the location shown in the above illustrations. This number is used to register the vehicle. It is also used to assist your suzuki dealer when o...

  • Page 216

    7-2 general information 85z14-03e safety certification label 52d059 this label contains important safety- related information about your vehicle. The label is located on the driver’s door lock pil- lar. Emission compliance label (for u.S.A.) 60a412 the epa emission compliance label is located under ...

  • Page 217

    7-3 general information 85z14-03e on-board vehicle computers and event data recorders your vehicle is equipped with on-board computer systems which monitor and control several aspects of vehicle per- formance, including the following: • emission-related components and engine parameters such as engin...

  • Page 218

    7-4 general information 85z14-03e reporting safety defects if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying american suzuki motor c...

  • Page 219: Memo

    7-5 general information 85z14-03e memo.

  • Page 220: Index

    8-1 index 8 8 85z14-03e index a accessory power outlet .....................................................3-10 adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle ..........5-1 adding equipment to your air bag-equipped vehicle ....1-31 additives ...........................................................

  • Page 221

    8-2 index 85z14-03e doing your own service work ...........................................5-1 door ajar light ....................................................................3-26 door ajar reminder .............................................................2-5 door locks ........................

  • Page 222

    8-3 index 85z14-03e ignition positions ................................................................2-11 infants and young children ................................................1-16 instrument panel cluster ....................................................3-18 instrument panel overview .......

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    8-4 index 85z14-03e power windows and other power options .......................5-49 q questions and answers about safety belts .....................1-7 r radio with six-disc cd (double display, mp3/wma) (agh-5400) ...........................................................................3-38 rear...

  • Page 224

    8-5 index 85z14-03e tail/stop lamps and rear turn signal lamps .................5-25 theft-deterrent systems .....................................................2-8 tilt wheel ..............................................................................3-3 tire chains ................................

  • Page 225: Memo

    8-6 index 85z14-03e memo.

  • Page 226

    Part no. 99011-85z14-03e july, 2007 owner’s manual 99011-85z14-03e reno printed in u.S.A. For further details, see “engine oil” in the “service and appearance care” section. See page 5-1 engine oil with “starburst” symbol dot3 esso lt71141 or total atf h50235 see the “tire information label” located...