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Suzuki 2008 XL7 Owner's Manual

Summary of 2008 XL7

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    Part no. 99011-78j01-03e august, 2007 owner’s manual 99011-78j01-03e xl7 printed in u.S.A. See page 5-2 keep with vehicle at all times. Contains important information on safety, operation & maintenance. Service station information fuel recommendation: brake and clutch fluid: tire cold pressure: dot3...

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    78j01-03e this owner’s manual applies to the xl7 series: note: the illustrated model is one of the xl7 series. © copyright suzuki motor corporation 2007.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    78j01-03e 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 4: Service Station Guide

    78j01-03e 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 5: Table of Contents

    78j01-03e 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 6: Location of Warning

    78j01-03e 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 7: Foreword

    0-1 78j01-03e 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 8: Important

    0-2 78j01-03e 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...

  • Page 9

    0-3 78j01-03e vehicle symbols the vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols 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 figuring out a specific name of...

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  • Page 11: Seats and Restraint Systems

    Seats and restraint systems 1 78j01-03e seats and restraint systems front seats .......................................................................... 1-1 rear seats ............................................................................ 1-5 safety belts .......................................

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    1-1 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e front seats manual seats 808318 lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. Seat height adjuster 1618867 i...

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    1-2 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e manual lumbar 1211985 if your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the front of the driver seat lower cushion on the inboard side. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclock- wise to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Heated seats 1761660 if y...

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    1-3 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e driver’s seat shown, passenger seat similar 1618868 to adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. If your front passenger’s seat is...

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    1-4 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 1525254 pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. The second and third row head rests adjust like the front seat head restraints. 1811484 the third ...

  • Page 16

    1-5 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 1876168 3) lift the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, up fully and fold the seatback forward until it disen- gages. 4) continue to fold the seat forward until it locks in the folded position. 5) pull up on the seatback to be sure it i...

  • Page 17

    1-6 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e to fold the seatback down: 1) all three of the safety belts must be unbuckled and removed from the child comfort guide, and the front seatbacks are not reclined. 2) lower the headrest. 1406907 3) fully lift the lever located on the top of the seatback to rel...

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    1-7 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 2) lift the seatback and push it rearward. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Third row seat on vehicles with a third row seat, the seat- back can be folded. Folding the seatback to fold the seatback: 1) remove all items on the seat cus...

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    1-8 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e returning the seatback to the upright position to return the seatback to the upright posi- tion: 1) open the liftgate to access the pullstrap for the seat. 2) use the pullstrap on the seatback to pull the seatback up until it locks into the upright position....

  • Page 20

    1-9 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 806079 take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 805926 put someone on it. 805928 get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 805931 the person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could ...

  • Page 21

    1-10 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts question: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crush if i am wearing a safety belt? Answer: you could be – whether you are wearing a...

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    1-11 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e question: what is wrong with this? 810723 answer: the shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. Question: what is wrong with this? 1697414 answer: the lap belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way...

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    1-12 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e question: what is wrong with this? 811744 answer: the belt is over an armrest. Question: what is wrong with this? 805947 answer: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. Question: what is wrong with this? 18...

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    1-13 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e question: what is wrong with this? 805951 answer: the belt is twisted across the body. Lap-shoulder belt all seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1) adjust the seat so you can sit up s...

  • Page 25

    1-14 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 1378907 5) to make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. 1378915 to unlatch the belt, just push the button on th...

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    1-15 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e safety belt pretensioners your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe fr...

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    1-16 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 1400065 4) buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this sec- tion. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out o...

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    1-17 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e child restraints older children 1379300 older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a b...

  • Page 29

    1-18 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 1379303 infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, th...

  • Page 30

    1-19 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 1379304 1877913 question: what are the different types of add-on child restraints? Answer: add-on child restraints, which are pur- chased by the vehicle’s owner, are avail- able in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consi...

  • Page 31

    1-20 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e child restraint systems 1878776 a rear-facing infant seat (a) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. 1878...

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    1-21 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 1877915 a booster seat (c–d) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. Securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle to help reduce the chance of inj...

  • Page 33

    1-22 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden sto...

  • Page 34

    1-23 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 1507697 a. Occupant prohibited b. Child restraint using latch 1507698 a. Child restraint using latch b. Occupant prohibited c. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt 1507710 a. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt.

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    1-24 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 1507704 a. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt b. Child restraint using latch lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) the latch system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a c...

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    1-25 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e top tether anchor 1550581 a top tether (a, c) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (b) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in orde...

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    1-26 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e securing a child restraint designed for the latch system 1252139 a. Passenger’s side rear seat lower anchors b. Center rear seat lower anchors c. Driver’s side rear seat lower anchors make sure to attach the child restraint at the proper anchor location. Th...

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    1-27 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3....

  • Page 39

    1-28 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 1379321 3) push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if nec- essary. 1379324 4) pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retract...

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    1-29 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e information on this including important safety information. A label on your sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. If your vehicle does not hav...

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    1-30 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 1379321 4) push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if nec- essary. 1379324 5) pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retract...

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    1-31 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat cov- ers, seat heaters or seat massagers before reinstalling or securing the child restraint. If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear s...

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    1-32 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 808302 there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. Refer to “airbag readiness ligh...

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    1-33 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e 809967 the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Driver side shown, passenger side similar 1177533 the roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in th...

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    1-34 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e when should an airbag inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or right front passenger’s head and chest. However, they are...

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    1-35 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. Frontal airbag modules are located inside the st...

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    1-36 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. • your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records infor- mation after a...

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    1-37 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e if your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, we recommend that rear-facing child restraints not be transported in your vehicle, even if the airbag is off. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off...

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    1-38 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e tal airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt prop- erly – whether or not there is an airbag for that person. If a person of adult-size is sitting...

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    1-39 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e servicing your airbag-equipped vehicle airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehi- cle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehi- cle and t...

  • Page 51

    1-40 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e restraint system check checking the restraint systems safety belts now and then, make sure all of the safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you ...

  • Page 52: Memo

    1-41 seats and restraint systems 78j01-03e memo.

  • Page 53: Features and Controls

    Features and controls 2 78j01-03e features and controls keys ...................................................................................... 2-1 doors and locks ................................................................. 2-5 windows .........................................................

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    2-1 features and controls 78j01-03e keys 805686 the key is used for the ignition and all the locks. Key code information can be obtained by your dealer. These code numbers can be used to make new keys. Additional keys that are needed can be made at any retail service facility provided you have the k...

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    2-2 features and controls 78j01-03e remote keyless entry (rke) system operation the vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 65 feet (20 m) away with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. If your vehicle has the remote start feature you can also start your vehic...

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    2-3 features and controls 78j01-03e deterrent system. Refer to “content theft- deterrent” in this section. (vehicle locator/panic alarm): press and release this button to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound three times. Press and hold this button for more th...

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    2-4 features and controls 78j01-03e remote vehicle start your vehicle may have the remote start feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. Refer to “remote start” under “dic vehicle personalization” in “driver information center (dic)” in the “instrument panel” se...

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    2-5 features and controls 78j01-03e the remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: • the vehicle’s key is in the ignition. • the vehicle’s hood, liftgate or doors are not closed. • the hazard warning flashers are on. • there is an emission control system malfunction. • the engine coolant temp...

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    2-6 features and controls 78j01-03e delayed locking a chime will sound three times to indicate a door or liftgate is open when you try to lock the doors with the power door lock switch. The doors will not lock, and the theft-deterrent system will not arm until all the doors are closed and ten second...

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    2-7 features and controls 78j01-03e liftgate to unlock the liftgate, press the unlock but- ton on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter twice or use the power door lock switch. To lock the liftgate, press the lock button on the rke transmitter or use the power door lock switch. The liftgate doe...

  • Page 61

    2-8 features and controls 78j01-03e windows 811448 power windows 1235612 the window switches are located on each side of the shift lever on the center con- sole. To lower a window, press the switch down. To raise a window, pull the switch up. The power windows operate when the igni- tion is in run o...

  • Page 62

    2-9 features and controls 78j01-03e will go all the way down. To stop the win- dow from lowering, lift the switch all the way up and release it. Window lockout the driver’s window switches also include a lockout switch. Press the left side of the switch to prevent rear passengers from using their wi...

  • Page 63

    2-10 features and controls 78j01-03e pass-key ® iii+ the pass-key ® iii+ system operates on a radio frequency subject to federal com- munications commission (fcc) rules and with industry canada. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two condition...

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    2-11 features and controls 78j01-03e within five seconds of removing the original key. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. 5) repeat steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. If you lose or damage your pass-key ® iii+ key, see your dealer or a locksmit...

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    2-12 features and controls 78j01-03e (lock/off): you will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to lock/off. The ignition switch cannot be turned to lock/off unless the shift lever is in park (p). Acc (acc/accessory): this position operates some of your elec- trical accessories...

  • Page 66

    2-13 features and controls 78j01-03e many seconds, cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also pre- vents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the acc/acces...

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    2-14 features and controls 78j01-03e automatic transmission operation the shift lever for the automatic transmis- sion is located on the console between the seats. Maximum engine speed is limited when the vehicle is in park (p) or neutral (n) to protect driveline components from improper operation. ...

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    2-15 features and controls 78j01-03e drive (d): this position is for normal driving. It pro- vides the best fuel economy for your vehi- cle. If the vehicle needs more power for passing, and it is: • going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. • going about 35 mph...

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    2-16 features and controls 78j01-03e 2) press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. A box with the current gear will display in the middle of the telltale line below the gear selection. While using the manual shift mode (msm) feature the vehicle has firmer shifting and increas...

  • Page 70

    2-17 features and controls 78j01-03e shifting into park (p) 1) hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake. Refer to “parking brake” in this section for more information. 2) move the shift lever into the park (p) by pressing in the button on the shift lever and pushing the lev...

  • Page 71

    2-18 features and controls 78j01-03e the shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. Refer to “jump starting” i...

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    2-19 features and controls 78j01-03e running the engine while parked it is 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 will not move. Refer to “shifting into park (p)” in this section. If you are...

  • Page 73

    2-20 features and controls 78j01-03e automatic dimming rearview mirror with compass your vehicle may have an automatic-dim- ming rearview mirror with a compass. Mirror operation when turned on, this mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from any headlamps behind you after d...

  • Page 74

    2-21 features and controls 78j01-03e 2) press the corresponding edges of the round control pad to move each mirror to the desired direction. Adjust each outside mirror so that you can see a little of your vehicle, and the area behind your vehicle. Outside convex mirrors the passenger’s side mirror i...

  • Page 75

    2-22 features and controls 78j01-03e crossrails (if equipped) and places to use for tying things down. These let you load some things on top of your vehicle, as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. The roof rack crossrails lock in five posi- tions along the straight section...

  • Page 76

    2-23 features and controls 78j01-03e rear storage area your vehicle has a rear storage area that can be used for storing head rests or other items. 1856871 lift up on the handle to access the rear storage area. Rear seat armrest your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest that contains two cupholders....

  • Page 77: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel 3 78j01-03e instrument panel instrument panel overview ................................................ 3-1 climate controls ................................................................. 3-10 warning lights, gages, and indicators ............................ 3-15 driver informat...

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    3-1 instrument panel 78j01-03e instrument panel overview 1732990

  • Page 79

    3-2 instrument panel 78j01-03e the main components of your instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets. Refer to “outlet adjust- ment” in this section. B. Turn signal/multifunction lever. Refer to “turn signal/multifunction lever” in this section. C. Cruise controls. Refer to “cruise control”...

  • Page 80

    3-3 instrument panel 78j01-03e hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flashers let you warn the police and others that you have a prob- lem. The front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. 1223926 the hazard warning flasher button is located towards the center of the instru- ment pan...

  • Page 81

    3-4 instrument panel 78j01-03e to signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. 808320 an arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the ...

  • Page 82

    3-5 instrument panel 78j01-03e (delay adjustment): move the lever to the delay position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay. (off): move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. (mist): move the le...

  • Page 83

    3-6 instrument panel 78j01-03e 1541871 the cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. (on/off): press this button to turn the cruise control system on and off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. +res (resume):...

  • Page 84

    3-7 instrument panel 78j01-03e ever, if you use the accelerator to increase the vehicle’s speed for approximately 60 seconds, cruise control will disengage. Using cruise control on hills how well your cruise control works on hills depends upon your vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills...

  • Page 85

    3-8 instrument panel 78j01-03e when it is bright enough outside, the head- lamps will go off and the drl will come on. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Automatic headlamp system when it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamps control is in t...

  • Page 86

    3-9 instrument panel 78j01-03e entry lighting the dome lamp and the cargo lamp inside the vehicle comes on when any door is opened, if the dome lamp is in the door position. In addition, these lamps come on when the remote keyless entry (rke) unlock button is pressed. It stays on for 20 seconds or u...

  • Page 87

    3-10 instrument panel 78j01-03e power (rap)” in “starting and operating your vehicle” in the “features and con- trols” section. Accessory power outlet(s) the accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or cb radio. Your vehicle may have four accessory...

  • Page 88

    3-11 instrument panel 78j01-03e automatic climate control system with rear air conditioning and heating sys- tem 1732674 automatic operation auto (automatic fan): when this position is selected on the fan control, the system automatically adjusts the fan speed. Temperature setting: the system uses t...

  • Page 89

    3-12 instrument panel 78j01-03e the right knob can also be used to select the defrost and defog modes that are described in this section. The modes can also be selected by press- ing the following buttons: aux (auxiliary): this button is on a vehicle that has the rear climate control system. Press i...

  • Page 90

    3-13 instrument panel 78j01-03e the rear window defogger only works when the ignition is in on/run. (rear): press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear win- dow defogger is activated. The rear window defogger only work...

  • Page 91

    3-14 instrument panel 78j01-03e 1732690 fan knob turn the left knob clockwise or counter- clockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all the way counter- clockwise to turn the rear system off. Temperature knob the middle knob on the control panel lets you select the temperature o...

  • Page 92

    3-15 instrument panel 78j01-03e partment on the passenger side of the vehicle. 2) open the hood. 3) remove the push pins from the top and forward edge of the passenger’s side air inlet panel. 4) remove the air inlet panel. 5) remove the filter from the filter housing by pressing the release tab at t...

  • Page 93

    3-16 instrument panel 78j01-03e speedometer and odometer your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilome- ters per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the united states) or kilometers (used in canada). Your ...

  • Page 94

    3-17 instrument panel 78j01-03e airbag readiness light there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the air- bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check inclu...

  • Page 95

    3-18 instrument panel 78j01-03e if the word off or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal air- bag. Refer to “passenger sensing system” in “airbag system” in the “seats and restraint systems”...

  • Page 96

    3-19 instrument panel 78j01-03e brake system warning light your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the brake system warning light comes on, ...

  • Page 97

    3-20 instrument panel 78j01-03e sages” in this section for all brake related dic messages. Traction control system (tcs) warning light 1545635 your vehicle has a traction control system warning light. This light will come on when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or h...

  • Page 98

    3-21 instrument panel 78j01-03e tire pressure light 1198521 this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are significantly underin- flated. A tire pressure message in the driver infor- mation center (dic), may accompany the light...

  • Page 99

    3-22 instrument panel 78j01-03e this light also comes on during a malfunc- tion in one of two ways: • light flashing a misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control sys- tem on your vehicle. Diagnosis and ser- vice might be required....

  • Page 100

    3-23 instrument panel 78j01-03e nosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission con- trol systems during normal dri...

  • Page 101

    3-24 instrument panel 78j01-03e fog lamp light 808603 the fog lamp light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. Refer to “fog lamps” in this section for more information. Cruise control light 806861 this light comes on whenever you set th...

  • Page 102

    3-25 instrument panel 78j01-03e and “dic warnings and messages” in this section for more information. All-wheel drive disabled light 1710823 this light will come on when the rear drive system is overheating. An all wheel drive off message will appear in the driver information center (dic) too. This ...

  • Page 103

    3-26 instrument panel 78j01-03e when the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light will come on. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Refer to “low fuel warning light” in this section for more information. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these sho...

  • Page 104

    3-27 instrument panel 78j01-03e the dic also allows some features to be personalized. Refer to “dic vehicle per- sonalization” in this section for more infor- mation. Dic operation and displays the dic has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the dic buttons located on the center of ...

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    3-28 instrument panel 78j01-03e ters (km) the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This esti- mate will change if driving conditions change....

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    3-29 instrument panel 78j01-03e messages” in this section for more infor- mation. If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer for service. Battery press the vehicle information button until batte...

  • Page 107

    3-30 instrument panel 78j01-03e refer to “all-wheel drive (awd) system” in “your driving, the road, and your vehi- cle” in the “driving your vehicle” section and “all-wheel drive disabled light” in this section for more information. Battery saver active this message displays when the charging system...

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    3-31 instrument panel 78j01-03e refer to “dic operation and displays” in this section. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. Refer to “tire pressure light” in this sec- tion. Driver door open this message displays when the driver door is not closed properly. Clos...

  • Page 109

    3-32 instrument panel 78j01-03e oil prssure (pressure) low stop engine this message displays when the vehicle’s engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. Refer to “oil pressure light” in this section. Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine dama...

  • Page 110

    3-33 instrument panel 78j01-03e “your driving, the road, and your vehicle” in the “driving your vehicle” section for more information. If this message turns on while you are driv- ing, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and ...

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    3-34 instrument panel 78j01-03e this message cannot be acknowledged. Theft attempted this message displays if the content theft- deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. Refer to “content theft-deterrent” in “theft-deterrent systems” in the “fea- tures ...

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    3-35 instrument panel 78j01-03e feature settings menu items the following are personalization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle: display english this feature will only display if a language other than english has been set. This fea- ture allows you to change the language in ...

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    3-36 instrument panel 78j01-03e to select a setting, press the set/reset but- ton while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Remote lock this feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. You will ...

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    3-37 instrument panel 78j01-03e • lock delay on (default): the doors will not lock until five seconds after the last door or the liftgate is closed. • no change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset but- ton while the desir...

  • Page 115

    3-38 instrument panel 78j01-03e remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the rke transmitter. Refer to “remote vehicle start” under “remote keyless entry (rke) system operation” in “keys” in the “features and controls” section for more information. Press ...

  • Page 116

    3-39 instrument panel 78j01-03e your vehicle has a feature called retained accessory power (rap). With rap, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. Refer to “retained accessory power (rap)” in “starting and operating your vehicle” in the “features and controls” section ...

  • Page 117

    3-40 instrument panel 78j01-03e radio with six-disc cd (mp3) this type of radio has a menu button instead of the button to set the time and date. To set the time and date, follow these instructions: 1) turn the ignition key to acc/acces- sory or on/run. Press the knob, located in the center of the r...

  • Page 118

    3-41 instrument panel 78j01-03e your vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. If your vehicle has a rear seat entertain- ment (rse) system, it has a cd/dvd radio. Refer to “rear seat entertainment (rse) system” in this section for more information on the vehicle’s rse system. The dvd pla...

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    3-42 instrument panel 78j01-03e the radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. (information) (base radio with cd): press the button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. When the ignition is off, press the button to displ...

  • Page 120

    3-43 instrument panel 78j01-03e the current bass or treble level. If a sta- tion’s frequency is weak, or if there is static, decrease the treble. For some radios, the setting can be adjusted by pressing either the left or right seek arrow, fwd (forward), or rev (reverse) buttons. The display shows t...

  • Page 121

    3-44 instrument panel 78j01-03e to quickly adjust all speaker and tone con- trols to the middle position, press the knob for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. Finding a category (cat) station if the radio has xm tm , the cat button can be used to find xm tm stations when the radio is in the...

  • Page 122

    3-45 instrument panel 78j01-03e to insert multiple cds, do the following: 1) press and hold the load button for two seconds. A beep sounds and load all discs displays. 2) follow the displayed instruction on when to insert the discs. The cd player takes up to six cds. 3) press the load button again t...

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    3-46 instrument panel 78j01-03e (tune): turn the knob to select tracks on the cd currently playing. Seek : press the left seek arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right seek arrow to go to the next track. If either the left or right seek arr...

  • Page 124

    3-47 instrument panel 78j01-03e playing a cd (in either the dvd or cd slot) insert a cd partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the cd should begin playing (loading a disc into the sys- tem, depending on media type and format ranges from 5 to 20 seconds for a cd, and up to 3...

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    3-48 instrument panel 78j01-03e showing track or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot. Press this but- ton again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, “no aux input device” d...

  • Page 126

    3-49 instrument panel 78j01-03e using the dvd player the dvd player is controlled by the but- tons on the remote control, by the rsa system, or by the buttons on the radio faceplate. Refer to “remote control”, under “rear seat entertainment (rse) system” in this section for more informa- tion. The d...

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    3-50 instrument panel 78j01-03e ing the copyright information or the previews. (eject): press the button to eject a cd or dvd. If a cd or dvd is ejected, but not removed, the player automatically pulls it back in after 15 seconds. If loading and reading of a cd cannot be completed, such as unknown f...

  • Page 128

    3-51 instrument panel 78j01-03e nav (navigate): press this button to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus. (audio stream): press the button to cycle through audio steam formats located on the dvd-a disc. There is not any type of notification for the customer to see through the...

  • Page 129

    3-52 instrument panel 78j01-03e to use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack. When a device is con- nected, press the radio cd/aux button to begin playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers. (power/volume): turn the (volume)...

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    3-53 instrument panel 78j01-03e • create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving. Orga- nize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • avoid subfolders. The system can sup- port up to 8 subfolders deep, however,...

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    3-54 instrument panel 78j01-03e out the extension (such as .Mp3) as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename displays. Preprogrammed playlists preprogrammed playlists that were created...

  • Page 132

    3-55 instrument panel 78j01-03e (music navigator): use the music navigator feature to play mp3 files on the cd-r or cd-rw in order by artist or album. Press the pushbutton located below the music navigator label. The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album id3 tag information. It...

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    3-56 instrument panel 78j01-03e keep the total number of folders to a min- imum in order to reduce the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a partic- ular folder during playback. • make sure playlists have a .M3u, .Wpl or .Pls extension, other file extensions might not work. • minimize the l...

  • Page 134

    3-57 instrument panel 78j01-03e playing an mp3 (in either the dvd or cd slot) insert a cd-r or cd-rw partway into either the top or bottom slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, and the cd-r or cd- rw should begin playing. Depending on the format of the disc, a softkey menu appears and allow n...

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    3-58 instrument panel 78j01-03e plays. Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play. (music navigator): use the music navigator feature to play mp3/wma files on the cd-r or cd-rw in order by artist or album. Press the push- button located below the music navigator label. The player scans ...

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    3-59 instrument panel 78j01-03e xm radio messages xl (explicit language channels): these channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-xmxm (9696). Xm updating: the encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process shoul...

  • Page 137

    3-60 instrument panel 78j01-03e navigation/radio system your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in features intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, no matter how advanced, can never replace your own judgment. See the navigation system manua...

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    3-61 instrument panel 78j01-03e tion. Switch the headphones to off when not in use. The infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the overhead console. The head- phones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the rse system is shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the ...

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    3-62 instrument panel 78j01-03e to use the auxiliary inputs of the rse sys- tem, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded a/v jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen power on. If the video screen is in the dvd player mode, pressing the aux button on the remote co...

  • Page 140

    3-63 instrument panel 78j01-03e and start the disc. The radio can also turn on the video screen display. Refer to “radio(s)” in this section for more informa- tion. If the remote control becomes lost or dam- aged. If this happens, make sure the uni- versal remote control uses a code set of toshiba ®...

  • Page 141

    3-64 instrument panel 78j01-03e then pressing the (fast forward) button. The dvd continues playing in a slow play mode. You can also, depending on the radio, perform reverse slow play by press- ing the (play/pause) button and then pressing the (fast reverse) button. To cancel slow play mode, press t...

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    3-65 instrument panel 78j01-03e problem recommended action no power. The ignition might not be turned on/run or in acc/accessory. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out. Check the display mode settings in the set...

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    3-66 instrument panel 78j01-03e dvd display error messages the dvd display error message depends on which radio you have. The video screen could display one of the following: disc load/eject error: this message displays when there are disc load or eject problems. Disc format error: this message disp...

  • Page 144

    3-67 instrument panel 78j01-03e (seek): press the seek arrow to go to the next radio station while in am, fm, or xm (if equipped). Press the seek arrow to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the cd/dvd slot. Radio reception frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio...

  • Page 145: Driving Your Vehicle

    Driving your vehicle 4 78j01-03e driving your vehicle your driving, the road, and your vehicle ........................ 4-1 towing .................................................................................. 4-14.

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    4-1 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e your driving, the road, and your vehicle defensive driving defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” the first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt – refer to “safety belts: they are for every- one” in “safety belts” in the “seats a...

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    4-2 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e first, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three- fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one dr...

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    4-3 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e pedal or always decrease stopping dis- tance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have abs. Using abs do ...

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    4-4 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e adding non-suzuki accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. Refer to “accessories and modifications” in “ser- vice” in the “service and appearance care” section for more information. Electronic stability control (esc) the electronic stability control (esc)...

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    4-5 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it pos- sible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there is no tracti...

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    4-6 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e off-road recovery you may find that your vehicle’s right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driv- ing. 810696 if the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the acce...

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    4-7 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e will be longer and vehicle control more lim- ited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the t...

  • Page 153

    4-8 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e other rainy weather tips besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: • allow extra following distance. • pass with caution. • keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. • keep the windshield washer fluid reser- voir filled. • have good tires ...

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    4-9 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e winter driving here are some tips for winter driving: • have your vehicle in good shape for win- ter. • you might want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some...

  • Page 155

    4-10 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e if you are caught in a blizzard if you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summo...

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    4-11 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e “tires” in the “service and appearance care” section. Rocking your vehicle to get it out first, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. Refer to “traction control system (tcs)” an...

  • Page 157

    4-12 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e 4) the resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “xxx” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehi- cle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs ...

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    4-13 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e example 3 1273155 refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle’s maximum vehicle capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehi...

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    4-14 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e towing towing your vehicle consult your dealer or a professional tow- ing service if you need to have your dis- abled vehicle towed. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), refer to “recreation...

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    4-15 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with its two front wheels off the ground. See “dolly towing” following. Dolly towing if you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with the two front wheels off the ground. To dolly tow your vehicle, do the following...

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    4-16 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e cessful, safe trailering takes correct equip- ment, and it has to be used properly. That is the reason for this section. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are impor- tant for your safety and that of your pas- sen...

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    4-17 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e after you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they are not, you may be able to get them right sim- ply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total weight on your vehicle’s tires be...

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    4-18 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Before you start, ...

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    4-19 driving your vehicle 78j01-03e driving on grades reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. Parking on hills but if you ever have to ...

  • Page 165: Service and Appearance Care

    Service and appearance care 5 78j01-03e service and appearance care service ................................................................................. 5-1 fuel ....................................................................................... 5-2 checking things under the hood .............

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    5-1 service and appearance care 78j01-03e service your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your ser- vice and parts needs. Accessories and modifications when you add non-suzuki accessories to your vehicle they can affect your v...

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    5-2 service and appearance care 78j01-03e schedule” in the “maintenance schedule” section. Adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This can cause wind noise and can affect fuel economy and windshield washer...

  • Page 168

    5-3 service and appearance care 78j01-03e tier detergent gasoline. Also, your dealer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit-related prob- lems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gas- olines might be available in your area. We recomme...

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    5-4 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 1733916 the tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly coun- terclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the...

  • Page 170

    5-5 service and appearance care 78j01-03e filling a portable fuel container checking things under the hood hood release to open the hood, do the following: 1617949 1) pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle, to the left of the steering column. 1733505 when you open t...

  • Page 171

    5-6 service and appearance care 78j01-03e engine compartment overview 1708418 a. Engine air cleaner/filter. Refer to “engine air cleaner/filter” in this section. B. Power steering fluid reservoir (out of view). Refer to “power steering fluid” in this section. C. Engine oil fill cap (out of view). Re...

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    5-7 service and appearance care 78j01-03e engine oil checking engine oil it is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. Refer to “e...

  • Page 173

    5-8 service and appearance care 78j01-03e what kind of engine oil to use recommended sae viscosity grade engine oils 1506679 look for three things: • gm6094m your vehicle’s engine requires oil meet- ing standard gm6094m. Look for and use only an oil that meets standard gm6094m. • sae 5w-30 as shown ...

  • Page 174

    5-9 service and appearance care 78j01-03e engine oil life system when to change engine oil your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revo- lutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, th...

  • Page 175

    5-10 service and appearance care 78j01-03e information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. 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 relea...

  • Page 176

    5-11 service and appearance care 78j01-03e nance schedule” section, and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in “recom- mended fluids and lubricants” in “mainte- nance schedule” in the “maintenance schedule” section. Engine coolant the cooling system in your vehicle is filled with dex-cool ®...

  • Page 177

    5-12 service and appearance care 78j01-03e checking coolant 1631523 the surge tank is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. Refer to “engine compartment overview” in this section for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the...

  • Page 178

    5-13 service and appearance care 78j01-03e if no steam is coming from your engine if you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: • climb a long hill on a hot day. • stop after high-speed dri...

  • Page 179

    5-14 service and appearance care 78j01-03e cooling system when you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 1733770 a. Electric engine cooling fans b. Coolant recovery tank c. Pressure cap if the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until...

  • Page 180

    5-15 service and appearance care 78j01-03e how to add coolant to the coolant recovery tank if you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the cold fill line, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex-cool ® engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. Refer to “engi...

  • Page 181

    5-16 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 2) then keep turning the pressure cap and remove it. 3) fill the cooling system with the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. Refer to “engine coolant” in this section for more infor- mation about the proper coolant mix- tur...

  • Page 182

    5-17 service and appearance care 78j01-03e windshield washer fluid what to use when you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instruc- tions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the tempera- ture may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has s...

  • Page 183

    5-18 service and appearance care 78j01-03e leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When the brake fluid falls to a low level, t...

  • Page 184

    5-19 service and appearance care 78j01-03e rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service might be required. Brake adjustment every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear. Replacing brake system parts the braking system on a...

  • Page 185

    5-20 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 1) check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 2) get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection ...

  • Page 186

    5-21 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 5) check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or...

  • Page 187

    5-22 service and appearance care 78j01-03e remote negative (–) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 1737506 9) connect the other end of the negative (–) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The elec- trical connection is just as ...

  • Page 188

    5-23 service and appearance care 78j01-03e all-wheel drive if you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, there are two additional systems that need lubri- cation. Transfer case (power transfer unit) when to check lubricant refer t...

  • Page 189

    5-24 service and appearance care 78j01-03e headlamp aiming headlamp aim has been preset at the fac- tory and should need no further adjust- ment. However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low-beam head- lamps may be necessary if oncoming ...

  • Page 190

    5-25 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 1802297 2) remove the taillamp screw covers. 3) remove the taillamp screws. 4) pull the taillamp assembly towards you. 5) turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to disconnect it from the taillamp assembly. 6) pull the bulb out of the bulb socket. 7) push the...

  • Page 191

    5-26 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 1486053 2) push the release lever (b) to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm (a) out of the blade (c). 3) push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release lever click into place. To replace the rear windshield wiper blade ...

  • Page 192

    5-27 service and appearance care 78j01-03e description. See the “tire size” illus- tration later in this section for more detail. B. Tpc spec (tire performance criteria specification): original equipment tires designed to suzuki’s specific tire performance criteria have a tpc specification code mold...

  • Page 193

    5-28 service and appearance care 78j01-03e molded onto the sidewall. Suzuki’s tpc specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. Tire size the following illustration shows an exam- ple of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. 1376101 a. Passenger (p-metric) tire: the united states ver...

  • Page 194

    5-29 service and appearance care 78j01-03e kilopascals (kpa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. Refer to “inflation – tire pressure” in this section. Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with stan- dard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant,...

  • Page 195

    5-30 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 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 with the road. Treadwear indicators: narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a ...

  • Page 196

    5-31 service and appearance care 78j01-03e check the tire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve t...

  • Page 197

    5-32 service and appearance care 78j01-03e the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illu- minated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illumi- nated, the system may...

  • Page 198

    5-33 service and appearance care 78j01-03e a tire and loading information label, attached to your vehicle, shows the size of your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for your vehi- cle’s tires when they are cold. Refer to “loading your vehicle” in “your driving, the...

  • Page 199

    5-34 service and appearance care 78j01-03e minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you need to start over. The tpms sensor matching process is outlined below: 1) set the parking brake. 2) turn the ignition switch to on/run with the engine off. 3) press the r...

  • Page 200

    5-35 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 811106 when rotating your vehicle’s tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the tire...

  • Page 201

    5-36 service and appearance care 78j01-03e • the tire has a bump, bulge, or split. • the tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. The rubber in tires degrades over time, even if they are not being used. This is also true fo...

  • Page 202

    5-37 service and appearance care 78j01-03e different size tires and wheels if you add wheels or tires that are a differ- ent size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its brak- ing, ride and handling characteristics, sta- bility and ...

  • Page 203

    5-38 service and appearance care 78j01-03e car tires must meet under the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109. Grades b and a represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Wheel alignment and tire balance the tires and wheels on your v...

  • Page 204

    5-39 service and appearance care 78j01-03e tire chains if a tire goes flat it is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a blow- ou...

  • Page 205

    5-40 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 809231 the following information tells you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the spare tire and tools to access the tools: 1) locate the jack and wheel wrench, which are located on the passenger’s side of the rear cargo area, behind an access ...

  • Page 206

    5-41 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 1306942 4) tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the tire has been completely low- ered, and pull it through the wheel opening. 5) pull the tire out from under the vehicle. 6) put the spare tire near the flat tire. Removing the flat tire and instal...

  • Page 207

    5-42 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 1587905 with the jack head positioned correctly on the metal jacking flange, it should look like this from underneath. 1587906 do not lift the vehicle using the plastic lower body panel. 6) put the compact spare tire near the flat tire. 988777 7) raise the ...

  • Page 208

    5-43 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 806071 8) remove all of the wheel nuts. 9) remove the flat tire. 811105 10)remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 11)place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. 12)reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten ...

  • Page 209

    5-44 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 808642 14)tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss- cross sequence, as shown. 15)lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle. 16)tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench. Secondary latch system your vehicle has an underb...

  • Page 210

    5-45 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 806546 5) turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 6) keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place, this lets you know that the sec- ondary latch has released....

  • Page 211

    5-46 service and appearance care 78j01-03e storing a flat or spare tire and tools storing a compact spare tire follow this diagram to store the under- body-mounted compact spare tire. 1218662 a. Wheel wrench b. Hoist shaft c. Secondary retainer d. Compact spare tire (valve stem pointed down) 1) put ...

  • Page 212

    5-47 service and appearance care 78j01-03e to store the tools: 1) place the wheel wrench into the bag. 2) use the hook and loop fastener straps to secure the bag to the fully collapsed jack. 1399885 3) install the jack in the right side panel of cargo area and secure with the wing bolt. 4) reinstall...

  • Page 213

    5-48 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 7) pull on the cable to make sure it is secure. 1829968 8) make sure the metal tube is center at the striker. Push the tube towards the front of the vehicle. 9) close the liftgate. 10)if your vehicle has third row seating, return the third row seat to their...

  • Page 214

    5-49 service and appearance care 78j01-03e appearance care interior cleaning your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumu- late on your upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic sur- faces....

  • Page 215

    5-50 service and appearance care 78j01-03e • for solid dry soils: remove as much as possible and then vacuum. To clean, use the following instructions: 1) saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2) wring the cloth to remove excess mois- ture. 3) start on the outside edge of ...

  • Page 216

    5-51 service and appearance care 78j01-03e do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Use a car washing soap. Do not use clean- ing agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives, as they can damage the paint, metal or plastic on your vehicle. Approved cleaning products can be ob...

  • Page 217

    5-52 service and appearance care 78j01-03e treatments may cause wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Wipers can be damaged by: • extreme dusty conditions • sand and salt • heat and sun • snow and ice, without proper removal aluminum wheels keep the wheels clean usin...

  • Page 218

    5-53 service and appearance care 78j01-03e and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and ...

  • Page 219

    5-54 service and appearance care 78j01-03e vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) 1410338 this is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. You can see it if you look through the wind- shield from...

  • Page 220

    5-55 service and appearance care 78j01-03e power windows and other power options circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power seats. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the prob- lem is fixed. Fuses and circuit breakers the w...

  • Page 221

    5-56 service and appearance care 78j01-03e engine compartment fuse block 1869142 the engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the engine compartment. Refer to “engine compartment overview” in this section for more information on loca- tion. Fuses usage 11 passenger side turn si...

  • Page 222

    5-57 service and appearance care 78j01-03e 1538490 to remove the fuse block cover, push in on the tabs located on the rear of the cover, and lift. To reinstall, fit together the tabs located on the front of the cover, and push down on the cover until the tabs on the rear of the cover click into plac...

  • Page 223

    5-58 service and appearance care 78j01-03e fuses usage 28 passenger side low- beam 29 driver side high-beam 30 battery main 3 32 spare 33 engine control module, battery 34 transmission control module, battery 35 trailer park lamp 36 front wiper 37 driver side trailer stoplamp, turn signal 38 spare 3...

  • Page 224

    5-59 service and appearance care 78j01-03e capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. Refer to “recommended fluids and lubricants” in “maintenance schedule” in the “maintenance schedule” section for more information. Engine specifi...

  • Page 225: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule 6 78j01-03e maintenance schedule maintenance schedule ....................................................... 6-1 scheduled maintenance except canada ........................ 6-3 for canada scheduled maintenance .............................. 6-8 owner checks and services .........

  • Page 226

    6-1 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e maintenance schedule introduction important: keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance requirements your vehicle and the environment proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condi- tion, but als...

  • Page 227

    6-2 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e some maintenance services can be com- plex. So, unless you are technically quali- fied and have the necessary equipment, you should have your dealer do these jobs. When you go to your dealer for your ser- vice needs, you will know that trained and supported service...

  • Page 228

    6-3 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e scheduled maintenance except canada service instruction maintenance i maintenance ii change engine oil and filter. • change engine oil and filter if the light/message has not come on at all for one year. • refer to “engine oil” in “checking things under the hood” i...

  • Page 229

    6-4 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e service instruction maintenance i maintenance ii inspect engine air cleaner fil- ter. If necessary, replace filter. • refer to “engine air cleaner/filter” in “checking things under the hood” in the “service and appearance care” section. • if you drive regularly und...

  • Page 230

    6-5 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e service instruction maintenance i maintenance ii lubricate body components. • lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, and liftgate hinges. • more f...

  • Page 231

    6-6 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e additional required services except canada the following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (i or ii) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional required services service instruction miles (kilometers) 25000 (4...

  • Page 232

    6-7 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e service instruction miles (kilometers) 25000 (40000) 50000 (80000) 75000 (120000) 100000 (160000) 125000 (200000) 150000 (240000) engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An emission control ser- vice. • drain, flush, and refill ...

  • Page 233

    6-8 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e for canada scheduled maintenance service instruction maintenance change engine oil and filter. • change engine oil and filter if the light/message has not come on at all for 10 months. • refer to “engine oil” in “checking things under the hood” in the “service and ...

  • Page 234

    6-9 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e service instruction maintenance inspect engine air cleaner fil- ter. If necessary, replace filter. • refer to “engine air cleaner/filter” in “checking things under the hood” in the “service and appearance care” section. • if you drive regularly under dusty conditio...

  • Page 235

    6-10 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e service instruction maintenance lubricate body components. • lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, and lift- gate hinges. • more frequent lubric...

  • Page 236

    6-11 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e additional required services (for canada) the following services should be performed at the first maintenance service after the indicated kilometers shown for each item. Additional required services service instruction kilometers 40000 80000 120000 160000 200000 2...

  • Page 237

    6-12 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e service instruction kilometers 40000 80000 120000 160000 200000 240000 engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An emission control ser- vice. • drain, flush, and refill cooling system. • this service can be complex; you should ...

  • Page 238

    6-13 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e owner checks and services these owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability, and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure ...

  • Page 239

    6-14 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e at each fuel fill it is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Engine oil level check check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. Refer to “engine oil” in “checking things under the hood” in the “service and appearance c...

  • Page 240

    6-15 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e automatic transmission shift lock control system check 1) before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2) firmly apply the parking brake. Refer to “parking brake” in “starting and oper- ating your vehic...

  • Page 241

    6-16 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage fluid/lubricant engine oil engine oil which meets standard gm6094m and displays the american petroleum institute...

  • Page 242

    6-17 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Engine drive belt routing 3.6l v6 engine 1686383 part suzuki part no. Engine air cleaner/filter 13780–78j00 engine oil ...

  • Page 243

    6-18 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e maintenance record except canada after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services per- formed in the boxes provided. Refer to “maintenance requirements” in this section. Any addition...

  • Page 244: Memo

    6-19 maintenance schedule 78j01-03e memo.

  • Page 245: General Information

    General information 7 78j01-03e general information identification numbers ....................................................... 7-1 safety certification label ................................................... 7-1 emission compliance label (for u.S.A.) ........................... 7-2 warranties ...

  • Page 246

    7-1 general information 78j01-03e identification numbers vehicle identification number 60g152 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 dealer when ordering parts ...

  • Page 247

    7-2 general information 78j01-03e emission compliance label (for u.S.A.) 60a412 the epa emission compliance label is located under the hood. It provides much of the information needed to perform an engine tune-up on your vehicle. Warranties the warranties covering your vehicle are explained in a sep...

  • Page 248

    7-3 general information 78j01-03e and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data record- ers on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is ...

  • Page 249

    7-4 general information 78j01-03e to contact american suzuki, owners in the continental united states can call toll-free 1-800-934-0934, or write to: american suzuki motor corporation automotive customer relations 3251 east imperial highway brea, ca 92821-6795 for owners outside the continental unit...

  • Page 250: Memo

    7-5 general information 78j01-03e memo.

  • Page 251: Index

    8-1 index 8 8 78j01-03e index a accessories and modifications ..........................................5-1 accessory power outlet(s) .................................................3-10 adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle ..........5-2 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle ....

  • Page 252

    8-2 index 78j01-03e cleaning exterior lamps/lenses .......................................5-51 climate controls ..................................................................3-10 compact spare tire .............................................................5-48 configurations for use of child ...

  • Page 253

    8-3 index 78j01-03e hazard warning flashers ...................................................3-3 head restraints ...................................................................1-3 headlamp aiming ................................................................5-24 headlamps ......................

  • Page 254

    8-4 index 78j01-03e older children ......................................................................1-17 on-board vehicle computers and event data recorders .............................................................................7-2 other warning devices ......................................

  • Page 255

    8-5 index 78j01-03e security light .......................................................................3-23 service ..................................................................................5-1 service all-wheel drive light .............................................3-24 service parts i...

  • Page 256

    8-6 index 78j01-03e wheel alignment and tire balance ....................................5-38 wheel replacement .............................................................5-38 when it is time for new tires ............................................5-35 when should an airbag inflate? ...............

  • Page 257

    78j01-03e prepared by august, 2007 part no. 99011-78j01-03e printed in u.S.A. Tp254.

  • Page 258: Owner’S Manual

    Part no. 99011-78j01-03e august, 2007 owner’s manual 99011-78j01-03e xl7 printed in u.S.A. See page 5-2 keep with vehicle at all times. Contains important information on safety, operation & maintenance. Service station information fuel recommendation: brake and clutch fluid: tire cold pressure: dot3...