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Suzuki 2009 Grand Vitara Owner's Manual

Summary of 2009 Grand Vitara

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    English 13.5 mm suzuki red: magenta 100%, yellow 100% suzuki blue: cyan 100%, magenta 70% takumi color: cyan 100%, black 85% black see page 1-1 service station information fuel recommendation: brake and clutch fluid: engine oil recommendation: tire cold pressure: engine oil with “starburst” symbol f...

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    79k20-03e this owner’s manual applies to the grand vitara series: 79k035 note: the illustrated model is one of the grand vitara series. © copyright suzuki motor corporation 2008.

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    79k20-03e foreword your suzuki multipurpose vehicle is designed and built to be capable of per- forming both on pavement and off road. You should therefore remember that your vehicle is distinctly different from ordinary passenger cars in handling as well as in structure. As with other vehicles of t...

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    79k20-03e if you purchased your suzuki in canada please contact the suzuki canada cus- tomer relations department by telephone at 1-905-889-2677 extension 2254 or in writing at: suzuki canada inc. Customer relations 100 east beaver creek road richmond hill, on l4b 1j6 in the event you require assist...

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    79k20-03e modification warning leak detection pump note: your vehicle has a pump to regularly check the vehicle’s evaporative emission control system for leaks. This check is performed approximately five hours after the engine is turned off. During this leak check, you may hear a sound coming from t...

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    79k20-03e memo.

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    79k20-03e 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...

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    79k20-03e service station guide 1. Fuel (see section 1) 2. Engine hood (see section 5) 3. Tire changing tools (see section 8) 4. Engine oil dipstick (see section 7) 5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (see section 7) 6. Engine coolant (see section 7) 7. Windshield washer fluid (see section 7) 8...

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    79k20-03e 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. Fuel recommendation 1 before dri...

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    Illustrated table of contents 79k20-03e exterior 1. Rear window wiper (p.2-79) 2. Engine hood (p.5-37) 3. Windshield wiper (p.2-77) 4. Roof rails or roof rack anchors (if equipped) (p.5-52) 5. Radio antenna (p.5-8) 6. Spare wheel (p.8-3) 7. Tailgate (p.2-3) 8. Fuel filler cap (p.5-36) 9. Outside rea...

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    Illustrated table of contents 79k20-03e interior 1. Interior light (p.5-38, p.7-40) 2. Seat belts (p.2-26) 3. Coat hooks (if equipped) (p.5-45) 4. Side curtain air bags (p.2-46) 5. Sun visor (p.5-38) 6. Overhead console box (if equipped) (p.5-45) 7. Spot light (p.5-40, p.7-41) 8. Inside rearview mir...

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    Illustrated table of contents 79k20-03e instrument panel 1. Power window controls (if equipped) (p.2-15) 2. Power mirror control (if equipped) (p.2-18) 3. Remote audio controls (if equipped) (p.5-30) 4. Front air bags (p.2-45) 5. Cruise control (p.3-26) 6. Hazard warning switch (p.2-77) 7. Heating a...

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    Illustrated table of contents 79k20-03e instrument panel 1. Lighting control lever (p.2-73)/ turn signal control lever (p.2-76) 2. Instrument cluster (p.2-54) 3. Windshield wiper and washer lever (p.2-77)/rear window wiper and washer switch (p.2-79) 4. Rear window defroster and outside rearview mirr...

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    79k20-03e 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 be read, have it corrected by ...

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    Fuel recommendation 1 79k20-03e 65d394 fuel recommendation fuel recommendation ........................................................ 1-1.

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    1-1 fuel recommendation 79k20-03e fuel recommendation 60a004 your vehicle requires regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump octane ((r + m)/2 method). In some areas, the only fuels that are available are oxy- genated fuels. Oxygenated fuels which meet the mini- mum octane requireme...

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    Before driving 2 79k20-03e 60g404 before driving keys ...................................................................................... 2-1 door locks .......................................................................... 2-1 keyless start system remote controller/keyless entry system trans...

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    2-1 before driving 79k20-03e keys 54g489 your vehicle comes with a pair of identical keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place. One key can open all of the locks on the vehicle. The key identification number is stamped on a metal tag provided with the keys. Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose y...

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    2-2 before driving 79k20-03e to unlock a front door from outside the vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle. 64j002 to lock a door from inside the vehicle, turn the lock knob forward. Turn the lock knob rearward to unlock the door. To lock a rear side door...

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    2-3 before driving 79k20-03e (when using the power door locking switch) to lock or unlock all the doors simulta- neously, depress the front or rear of the switch respectively. Note: • if your vehicle is equipped with the key- less entry system, you can also lock or unlock all doors by operating the ...

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    2-4 before driving 79k20-03e 64j202 3) remove the cap (1) by hand. 4) break the vinyl using a jack handle or a flat blade screw driver to access the emergency lever (2). 64j203 5) push down on the emergency lever (2) using a jack handle or a flat blade screw driver. To lock the tailgate, push up on ...

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    2-5 before driving 79k20-03e keyless start system remote controller (type a) the remote controller enables the following operations: • you can lock or unlock the doors by operating the lock/unlock buttons on the remote controller. Refer to the explanation in this section. • you can lock or unlock th...

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    2-6 before driving 79k20-03e “panic” button (3) function this function is to get the attention of oth- ers. Press the “panic” button (3) for more than 1 second. The headlights and taillights will blink for about 30 seconds. Also, the horn will sound intermittently for about 30 sec- onds at the same ...

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    2-7 before driving 79k20-03e 78k001 (1) 80 cm (2 1/2 feet) when the remote controller is within approximately 80 cm (2 1/2 feet) from a front door handle or the tailgate switch, you can lock or unlock the doors by pushing the request switch. Note: • if the remote controller is outside the request sw...

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    2-8 before driving 79k20-03e • you can use up to four remote controllers and ignition keys for your vehicle. Ask your suzuki dealer for details. • the battery life of the remote controller is about two years, but it can vary depending on usage conditions. 63j281 to stow the ignition key into the rem...

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    2-9 before driving 79k20-03e replacement of the battery if the remote controller becomes unreli- able, replace the battery. To replace the battery of the remote con- troller: 66j016 1) insert a flat blade screw driver covered with a soft cloth in the slot of the remote controller and pry it open. 66...

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    2-10 before driving 79k20-03e programming/erasing the remote con- troller code yourself your new vehicle was originally equipped with two remote controllers. If you have lost one of the remote control- lers, you should change the remote con- troller code in your vehicle’s memory as soon as possible ...

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    2-11 before driving 79k20-03e 7) to complete programming, remove the key from the ignition switch or turn the ignition switch to the “on” position. 8) make sure that the keyless start system and keyless entry system operate prop- erly by operating each remote control- ler. If you cannot operate the ...

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    2-12 before driving 79k20-03e the turn signal lights will flash once when the doors are locked. When the doors are unlocked: • the turn signal lights will flash twice. • if the interior light switch is in the “door” position, the interior light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out. If...

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    2-13 before driving 79k20-03e 52d211 2) replace the battery (1) (lithium disc- type cr2025 or equivalent) so its + ter- minal faces the “+” mark of the transmit- ter. 3) close the transmitter firmly. 4) make sure the door locks can be oper- ated with the transmitter. 5) dispose of the used battery p...

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    2-14 before driving 79k20-03e 52d212 6) press the “unlock” button (2) on the transmitter one time within 20 seconds (after step 5). All the doors will lock/ unlock to confirm that the procedure has been completed and the transmitter has been programmed. 7) if you want to program an additional transm...

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    2-15 before driving 79k20-03e theft deterrent light 78k013 this light will blink with the ignition switch in the “off” or “acc” position. The blink- ing light is intended to deter theft by lead- ing others to believe that the vehicle is equipped with a security system. Windows power window controls ...

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    2-16 before driving 79k20-03e 81a009 to open a window, push the top part of the switch and to close the window lift up the top part of the switch. The driver’s window has an “auto-down” feature for added convenience (at toll booths or drive-through restaurants, for example). This means you can open ...

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    2-17 before driving 79k20-03e mirrors inside rearview mirror 78k033 you can adjust the inside rearview mirror by hand so as to see the rear of your vehi- cle in the mirror. To adjust the mirror, set the selector tab (1) to the day position, then move the mirror up, down or sideways by hand to obtain...

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    2-18 before driving 79k20-03e power mirror control (if equipped) 64j015 the switch to control the power rearview mirrors is located on the driver’s door panel. You can adjust the mirrors when the ignition switch is in the “acc” or “on” posi- tion. To adjust the mirrors: 1) move the selector switch t...

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    2-19 before driving 79k20-03e adjusting seat position 64j016 the adjustment lever for each front seat is located under the front of the seat. To adjust the seat position, pull up on the adjustment lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. After adjustment, try to move the seat forward and rearwa...

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    2-20 before driving 79k20-03e head restraints 63j256 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 head restraint closest to the top of your ears. If this is not possible for very...

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    2-21 before driving 79k20-03e 79k036 to reinstall the head restraint, insert the head restraint bars into the holes (4) and push the head restraint down. Front seat heater (if equipped) 78k018 with the ignition switch in the “on” posi- tion, push in one or both of the seat heater switches to warm th...

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    2-22 before driving 79k20-03e rear seats seat adjustment adjusting seatbacks 64j019 to adjust the seatback angle of the rear seats: 1) pull up the lever on the top of a split folding seat. 2) move the seatback to one of the lock positions. The number of the lock posi- tions depends on the vehicle sp...

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    2-23 before driving 79k20-03e head restraints 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 head restraint closest to the top of your ears. If this is not possible for very tall p...

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    2-24 before driving 79k20-03e folding rear seats the rear seat(s) of your vehicle can be folded forward to provide additional cargo space. To fold the rear seats forward: 1) remove the luggage compartment cover. 66j211 2) stow the seat belt buckles of the center and left seating position into the po...

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    2-25 before driving 79k20-03e 64j089 6) fold the entire seat forward. 66j195 7) push down the adjuster (2) to make the strap slack, and then unhook the strap by pushing down the hook (3). 66j196 8) hook the strap (4) to the front seat head restraint and re-tighten the adjuster to apply a tension on ...

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    2-26 before driving 79k20-03e 64j091 2) pull down the seat cushion until it locks into place. 64j092 3) raise the seatback until it locks into place. After returning the seat, try moving the seat and seatback to make sure they are securely latched. Seat belts and child restraint systems 65d231s warn...

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    2-27 before driving 79k20-03e 65d606 65d201 65d199 warning • never allow persons to ride in the cargo area of a vehicle. In the event of an accident, there is a much greater risk of injury for persons who are not riding in a seat with their seat belt securely fastened. • seat belts should always be ...

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    2-28 before driving 79k20-03e lap-shoulder belt emergency locking retractor (elr) the lap-shoulder seat belt has an emer- gency locking retractor (elr), which is designed to lock the seat belt only during a sudden stop or impact. It also may lock if you pull the belt across your body very quickly. I...

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    2-29 before driving 79k20-03e safety reminder 60a038 60a040 to reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during a collision, position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as low on your hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion of the belt upward through the...

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    2-30 before driving 79k20-03e 52d249 note: the word “center” is molded into the buckle for the rear seat center belt. The buckles are designed so a latch plate can not be inserted into the wrong buckle. 60a039 to unfasten the belt, push the red “press” button on the buckle and allow the belt to retr...

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    2-31 before driving 79k20-03e reminder light in the instrument cluster and the front passenger’s seat belt reminder light in the center of the instrument panel will come on and a buzzer will sound as a reminder to the driver and front passenger to buckle their seat belts. The seat belt reminder func...

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    2-32 before driving 79k20-03e driver’s seat belt reminder if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled with the ignition key in the “on” position, the driver’s seat belt reminder works as fol- lows: 1) the driver’s seat belt reminder light will come on for about 20 seconds when the ignition key is tu...

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    2-33 before driving 79k20-03e seat belt inspection 65d209 periodically inspect the seat belts to make sure they work properly and are not dam- aged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and guide loops. Replace any seat belts which do not work properly or are damaged. Chi...

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    2-34 before driving 79k20-03e infant restraint - rear seat only 65d584 booster seat 65d203 suzuki highly recommends that you use a child restraint system to restrain infants and small children. Many different types of child restraint systems are available; make sure that the restraint system you sel...

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    2-35 before driving 79k20-03e 65d607 65d608 65d609 installation with lap-shoulder seat belts (child restraint with no top strap) note: there are two types of lap-shoulder belts depending on the vehicle’s specification, a-elr (automatic-emergency locking retractor) type and elr (emergency locking ret...

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    2-36 before driving 79k20-03e elr type belt 65d233 install your child restraint system accord- ing to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer. Make sure that the seat belt is securely latched. Try to move the child restraint system in all directions, to make sure it is s...

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    2-37 before driving 79k20-03e a-elr type 83e032 2) allow the extra webbing to retract, and pull the webbing toward the retractor to take up any slack. Make sure that the lap portion of the belt is tight around the child restraint system and the shoulder portion of the belt is positioned so that it c...

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    2-38 before driving 79k20-03e to revert from alr to elr 65d267 when you unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to retract to a certain length, the retractor will automatically revert back to the normal elr mode. Installation with the latch system 66j162 rear seat 64j027 your vehicle is equipped with lo...

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    2-39 before driving 79k20-03e 65d340 3) snap the strap hooks to the anchors. Take care not to pinch your fingers. 65d341 4) return the seatback to the normal, upright position. Tighten the lower straps as described in the child restraint owner’s manual. Attach the top tether strap, if applicable. 65...

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    2-40 before driving 79k20-03e 54g184 4) push the child restraint toward the anchors so that the connecting bar tips are partially hooked to the anchors. Use your hands to confirm the position. 54g185 5) grasp the front of the child restraint and push the child restraint forcefully to latch the conne...

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    2-41 before driving 79k20-03e not attach the top strap to the luggage restraint loops (if equipped). 86g032 4) when routing the top strap, be sure to pass it between the head restraint and the rear seatback as shown. (refer to “head restraints” section for details on how to raise or lower the head r...

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    2-42 before driving 79k20-03e seat belt pretensioner system (for front seat belt only) 52d011 your vehicle is equipped with a seat belt pretensioner system at the front seating positions. You can use the pretensioner seat belts in the same manner as ordinary seat belts. The seat belt pretensioner sy...

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    2-43 before driving 79k20-03e belts and child restraint systems” section for details on proper seat and seat belt adjustments. Please note that the pretensioners along with the front air bags will activate in severe frontal collisions. Also, the preten- sioners along with the side curtain air bags w...

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    2-44 before driving 79k20-03e 79k024 2 8 3 4 7 10 10 8 3 5 9 6 66j132 your vehicle is equipped with a supple- mental restraint system consisting of the following components in addition to a lap- shoulder belt at each front seating position. 1. Driver’s front air bag 2. Front passenger’s front air ba...

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    2-45 before driving 79k20-03e 63j030 if the “air bag” light on the instrument cluster does not blink when the ignition switch is first turned to the “on” position, or the “air bag” light stays on, or comes on while driving, the air bag system (or the seat belt pretensioner system) may not work prope...

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    2-46 before driving 79k20-03e front air bags will not inflate 65d236 front air bags will probably not inflate 65d237 front air bags are not designed to inflate in rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or minor frontal collisions, since they would offer no protection in those types of acci- dents. Re...

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    2-47 before driving 79k20-03e side air bag cover to identify the location of the side air bags. 64j034 side curtain air bags are located in the roof lining. The words “srs airbag” are molded into the pillar to identify the loca- tion of the side curtain air bags. Side collision range 64j036 side air...

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    2-48 before driving 79k20-03e side air bags and side curtain air bags will probably not inflate 54g028 side air bags and side curtain air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or rear col- lisions or minor side collisions, since they would offer no protection in these types of accidents. In a ...

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    2-49 before driving 79k20-03e “pass air bag off” indicator 66j244 the “pass air bag off” indicator is located on the center of the instrument panel. When the ignition switch is turned to the “on” position, the “pass air bag off” indicator comes on for several seconds to let you know the system is wo...

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    2-50 before driving 79k20-03e 65d607 according to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating posi- tions. Whenever possible, suzuki recom- mends you install child restraints in the rear seat. The front passenger sensing system is ...

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    2-51 before driving 79k20-03e how the system works in a frontal collision, the crash sensors will detect rapid deceleration and send a signal to the controller. If the controller judges that the deceleration represents a severe frontal crash, the controller will trigger the inflators. The controller...

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    2-52 before driving 79k20-03e the air bag will neither hinder your view nor make it harder to exit the vehicle. Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully in order to reduce the chance of serious or fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable consequence of the quick inflation is that the air bag may ...

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    2-53 before driving 79k20-03e note that even though your vehicle may be moderately damaged in a collision, the col- lision may not have been severe enough to trigger the front, side, or side curtain air bags to inflate. If your car sustains any front-end or side damage, have the air bag system inspe...

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    2-54 before driving 79k20-03e instrument cluster 1. Speedometer 2. Tachometer 3. Fuel gauge 4. Temperature gauge 5. Information display 6. Mode/ill knob 7. Trip knob 8. Warning and indicator lights 79k018 1 3 2 5 8 8 6 7 4 example.

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    2-55 before driving 79k20-03e warning and indicator lights front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 66j246 the front passenger’s seat belt reminder light is located in the center of the instru- ment panel. If there is a passenger in the front seat and the front passenger’s seat belt is unbuckled a...

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    2-56 before driving 79k20-03e refer to “tire pressure monitoring system” in the “operating your vehicle” sec- tion for additional details on the tire pres- sure monitoring system. Refer to “tires” in the “inspection and maintenance” section for information on maintaining proper tire pressure. Brake ...

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    2-57 before driving 79k20-03e 3) if you determine that it is safe, drive cautiously at low speed to the nearest dealer for repairs, or 4) have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealer for repairs. Note: because the disc brake system is self- adjusting, the fluid level will drop as the brake pads beco...

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    2-58 before driving 79k20-03e tems, refer to “slip indicator light” in the “operating your vehicle” section. For details of the esp ® systems, refer to “electronic stability program (esp ® )” in the “operating your vehicle” sec- tion. “esp” (electronic stability program) warning light 66j031 when th...

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    2-59 before driving 79k20-03e note: if any of the following conditions occur when the hill descent control system is activated, the hill descent control indicator blinks. • the transfer switch is in the “4h” or “n” position • the gearshift lever is in the “p” position • the gearshift lever is moved ...

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    2-60 before driving 79k20-03e driver’s seat belt reminder light 60g049 if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled when the ignition switch is turned to the “on” position, this light will come on and then blink. When the light comes on, a buzzer will also sound intermittently for about 6 seconds. The rem...

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    2-61 before driving 79k20-03e note: if the fuel filler cap is not installed fully, the electrical system gets wet (such as by driv- ing through a deep puddle of water) or the fuel tank gets nearly empty, the malfunc- tion indicator lamp may come on. If so, the lamp will go off after driving a few ti...

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    2-62 before driving 79k20-03e if this light blinks in red, it reminds you that the remote controller is not in the vehicle. For details, refer to “keyless start system remote controller/keyless entry system transmitter” in this section. Turn signal indicators 50g055 when you turn on the left or righ...

  • Page 80

    2-63 before driving 79k20-03e if the indicators (all lights) continue to blink, there is a problem in the transfer system and you should have your vehicle inspected by an authorized suzuki dealer. Note: the information display shows the warning and indicator message when the transfer system is opera...

  • Page 81

    2-64 before driving 79k20-03e fuel gauge 64j052 this gauge gives an approximate indica- tion of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. “f” stands for full and “e” stands for empty. If the indicator gets off the graduation of “e” (not character “e”), refill the tank as soon as possible. Note: the indic...

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    2-65 before driving 79k20-03e brightness control 79k039 when the ignition switch is turned to the “on” position, the instrument panel lights come on. Your vehicle has a system to automatically dim the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on. You can cha...

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    2-66 before driving 79k20-03e the information display shows the follow- ing information. Display (a) a/t selector position indicator (for auto- matic transmission) display (b) warning and indicator messages/fuel consumption/driving range/average speed display (c) trip meter/thermometer display (d) o...

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    2-67 before driving 79k20-03e to switch the display indication, push the mode/ill knob (2) quickly. Note: the value of fuel consumption, driving range and average speed shown in the dis- play are affected by conditions such as the following; • road condition • surrounding traffic condition • driving...

  • Page 85

    2-68 before driving 79k20-03e which includes average speed during pre- vious driving. To reset the value of average speed, push and hold the mode/ill knob (2) for about 2 seconds when the display indicates an average speed. The display shows “---” and then indicates a new average speed after driving...

  • Page 86

    2-69 before driving 79k20-03e thermometer the thermometer indicates the outside temperature. 79k067 if the outside temperature nears freezing, the message shown in the above illustra- tion will appear on the display. Note: the outside temperature indication is not the actual outside temperature when...

  • Page 87

    2-70 before driving 79k20-03e temperature units you can change the units that temperature is displayed in. Note: when you change the units that tempera- ture is displayed in, the air conditioning system temperature display units will be changed automatically. Default setting if you select “yes” and ...

  • Page 88

    2-71 before driving 79k20-03e warning and indicator messages (#1) this message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected. Warning and indicator message master warning indicator sound cause and remedy 79k070 blinks ding any door (including the t...

  • Page 89

    2-72 before driving 79k20-03e (#1) this message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected. Note: • when you operate the transfer switch (if equipped), the information display may show messages other than those in the above chart. Refer to “usin...

  • Page 90

    2-73 before driving 79k20-03e lighting control lever 65d611 79k014 52d166 your vehicle’s lighting system is controlled by three main systems: the lighting switch, the auto-on headlight system (when the lighting switch is in the “auto” position) and the daytime running light (d.R.L.) system. Warning ...

  • Page 91

    2-74 before driving 79k20-03e the three systems work together to operate your lights as shown in the following chart: e/g: engine ig: ignition switch on: lights on light: when it is light around the light sensor (5). Dark: when it is dark around the light sensor (5). Lighting switch position main li...

  • Page 92

    2-75 before driving 79k20-03e 79k016 with the headlights on, push the lever for- ward to switch to the high beams or pull the lever toward you to switch to the low beams. When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel will come on. To momentarily activate the high beams as a passing sig...

  • Page 93

    2-76 before driving 79k20-03e daytime running light (d.R.L.) system the headlights light, but are dimmer than the low beam, when the following three conditions are all met. Also, the d.R.L. Indi- cator light on the instrument panel comes on. Conditions for d.R.L. System operation: 1) the engine is r...

  • Page 94

    2-77 before driving 79k20-03e turn signal operation with the ignition switch in the “on” posi- tion, move the lever up or down to activate the right or left turn signals. 79k017 normal turn signal move the lever all the way upward or down- ward to signal. When the turn is com- pleted, the signal wil...

  • Page 95

    2-78 before driving 79k20-03e windshield wipers 63j301 to turn the windshield wipers on, move the lever up and down to one of the four oper- ating positions. In the “int” position (if equipped), the wipers operate intermit- tently. The “int” position is very convenient for driving in mist or light r...

  • Page 96

    2-79 before driving 79k20-03e rear window wiper/washer switch 63j304 to turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear wiper switch on the end of the lever for- ward to the “on” position. If your vehicle is equipped with the “int” position, the rear wiper operates intermittently when you twist the switch fo...

  • Page 97

    2-80 before driving 79k20-03e tilt steering lock lever 64j037 the lock lever is located under the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel height: 1) pull up the lock lever to unlock the steering column. 2) adjust the steering wheel to the desired height and lock the steering column by pulling ...

  • Page 98

    2-81 before driving 79k20-03e an indicator light will be lit when the defroster is on. The defroster will only work when the engine is running. To turn off the defroster, push the switch (1) again. Note: • the defogger will work only when the engine is running. • the defogger will automatically turn...

  • Page 99

    Operating your vehicle 3 79k20-03e 60g408 operating your vehicle exhaust gas warning ......................................................... 3-1 daily inspection checklist .................................................. 3-2 ignition switch ..........................................................

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    3-1 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e exhaust gas warning 52d334 warning avoid breathing exhaust gases. Exhaust gases contain carbon mon- oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is colorless and odorless. Since carbon monoxide is difficult to detect by itself, be sure to take the following precautions t...

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    3-2 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e daily inspection checklist before driving 60a187s 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 – lo...

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    3-3 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e ignition switch 65d611 vehicle without keyless start sys- tem 60b041 the ignition switch has the following four positions: lock this is the normal parking position. It is the only position in which the key can be removed. It locks the ignition, and prevents norma...

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    3-4 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e acc accessories such as the radio can oper- ate, but the engine is off. On this is the normal operating position. All electrical systems are on. Start this is the position for starting the engine using the starter motor. The key should be released from this posit...

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    3-5 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e of the remote controller may be unreli- able. Note: • if the battery of the remote controller runs down or there are strong radio waves or noise, the operating range may be narrower or the remote controller may be inoperative. • if the remote controller is too cl...

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    3-6 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e on (3) this is the normal operating position. All electrical systems are on. Start (4) this is the position for starting the engine using the starter motor. The switch should be released from this position as soon as the engine starts. Ignition switch reminder (w...

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    3-7 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e parking brake lever 64j081 (1) to set (2) to release (3) to release the parking brake lever is located between the seats. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull the parking brake lever all the way up. To release the parking brake, hold the b...

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    3-8 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e pedals manual transmission 64j082 automatic transmission 64j083 clutch pedal (1) (for manual transmission) the clutch pedal is used to disengage the drive to the wheels when starting the engine, stopping or shifting the gearshift lever or transfer lever (if equip...

  • Page 108

    3-9 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e starting the engine before starting the engine 64j140 1) make sure the parking brake is set fully. 2) manual transmission – shift into “n” (neutral) and depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor. Hold the clutch pedal while starting the engine. Automatic ...

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    3-10 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e engine block heater (if equipped) 79k040 the engine block heater will help you start the engine more easily in very cold weather (–18°c (0°f) or below). To use the engine block heater: 1) turn off the engine. 2) open the engine hood. 3) untie the block heater co...

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    3-11 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e using the transmission manual transmission 65d449 starting off to start off, depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor and shift into 1st gear. After releasing the parking brake, gradually release the clutch. When you hear a change in the engine’s sound,...

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    3-12 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e gearshift lever 66j004 the gearshift lever is designed that it can not be shifted out of the “p” position unless the ignition switch is in the “on” position and the brake pedal is depressed. Use the gearshift lever positions as described below: p (park) use this...

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    3-13 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e 4-speed automatic transmission 79k027 d: 4-speed automatic transmission mode 3: 3-speed automatic transmission mode the 3-speed mode is suitable for the fol- lowing driving conditions: • driving on hilly, winding roads – you can drive more smoothly with less fre...

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    3-14 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e use the gearshift lever positions as described below: p (park) use this position to lock the transmission when the vehicle is parked or when start- ing the engine. Shift into park only when the vehicle is completely stationary. R (reverse) use this position to r...

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    3-15 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e if you can not shift automatic transmission gearshift lever out of “p” (park) 78k043 vehicles with an automatic transmission have an electrically operated park-lock fea- ture. If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, or there is some other electrical failure, the...

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    3-16 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e 64j143 (2) (5) (3) (4) (7) (9) (6) (1) (11) (10) (8) (1) front differential (2) engine (3) transmission (4) high/low clutch (5) transfer case (6) center differential (7) differential lock clutch (8) chain (9) rear propeller shaft (10) rear differential (11) fron...

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    3-17 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e description of transfer switch positions n (neutral) 64j223 in this position, engine power is not sup- plied to the front or rear axles. Only use this position for towing your vehicle. When you turn the transfer switch to the “n” position, “n” indicator will com...

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    3-18 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e 4h (4-wheel drive high range) 64j220 in this position, engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles. Use this position for normal driving. Braking: 6.

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    3-19 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e 4h lock (4-wheel drive high range center differential lock) 64j221 in this position, engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles and you get better traction than when driving in “4h”. Use this position when you need better traction than “4h” provides, s...

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    3-20 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e 4l lock (4-wheel drive low range center differential lock) 64j222 in this position, engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles and you get better traction and more low-speed torque than when driving in “4h”. Use this position when you need better tract...

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    3-21 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e transfer switch operation operate the transfer switch according to the appropriate procedure described below: from n to 4h stop the vehicle completely, place the transmission in “n” (neutral) and depress the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully (if equipped), ...

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    3-22 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e tion for 5 seconds until the “n” indicator blinks, then turn the switch to the “n” posi- tion. When you turn the transfer switch to the “n” position, “n” indicator will come on with the buzzer sound. Note: the information display shows the warning and indicator ...

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    3-23 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e the basic operation for transfer switch n: neutral 4h: 4-wheel drive high range mode 4h lock: 4-wheel drive high range center differential lock mode 4l lock: 4-wheel drive low range center differential lock mode current position current indicator target position...

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    3-24 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e warning and indicator messages transfer switch operation warning and indicator messages master warn- ing indicator sound cause and remedy in any position 79k074 blinks off there may be a problem with the 4wd system. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized s...

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    3-25 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e transfer switch operation warning and indicator messages master warn- ing indicator sound cause and remedy switching between “4h lock” and “4l lock” switching between “4h” and “n” 79k080 off beep (for automatic transmission) the desired transfer gear has not bee...

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    3-26 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e cruise control 79k032 the cruise control system allows you to maintain a steady speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. The controls for operating the cruise control system are on the steering wheel. You can use the cruise control system at spe...

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    3-27 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e to reset the cruise control to a faster speed, use either of the following proce- dures: • hold in the “res/acc” switch (4). Vehi- cle speed will steadily increase. When you release the switch, the new speed will be maintained. • accelerate to the desired speed ...

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    3-28 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e power assisted brakes your vehicle has power assisted brakes. If power assistance is lost due to a stalled engine or other failures, the system is still fully operational on reserve power and you can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by pressing the brake ped...

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    3-29 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e 65d451 (1) abs warning light type 1 (2) abs warning light type 2 (3) brake system warning light warning • on some types of loose surfaces (such as gravel, snow-covered roads, etc.), the stopping distance required for an abs-equipped vehi- cle may be slightly gre...

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    3-30 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e how the abs works a computer continuously monitors wheel speed. The computer compares the changes in wheel speed when braking. If the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a skidding situation, the computer will change braking pressure several times each second to pr...

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    3-31 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e anti-lock braking system (abs) abs will help you avoid skidding by elec- tronically controlling braking pressure. It will also help you maintain steering control when braking on slippery surfaces or when braking hard. The abs works automati- cally, so you do not...

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    3-32 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e note: when you disconnect and re-connect the battery, esp ® system functions other than abs will be deactivated and the slip indica- tor light will blink 1 time per second. In this case, use the following procedure to re- activate the esp ® systems: 1) drive you...

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    3-33 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e (with hill descent control) 78k046 (1) “esp off” switch when the “esp off” switch located at the center of the instrument panel is pushed and held to turn off the esp ® systems (other than abs), the “esp off” indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on. W...

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    3-34 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e hill descent control system (if equipped) the hill descent control system is designed to reduce the driver’s workload when going down steep, rough and/or slippery hills where the vehicle cannot decelerate enough by engine braking alone. The hill descent control ...

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    3-35 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e note: you may hear a sound coming from the engine when the hill descent control sys- tem is activated. This sound is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Hill descent control indicator light 79k050 when the hill descent control system is activated, the hi...

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    3-36 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e 2) the gearshift lever is in a forward gear or reverse gear. 3) the parking brake is released. Note: you may hear a sound coming from the engine when the hill hold control system is activated. This sound is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 79k072 if t...

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    3-37 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e warning (continued) accordingly, when the low tire pres- sure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to over- heat a...

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    3-38 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e the low 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 information pl...

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    3-39 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e when you turn off the engine, however, the malfunction indicator resets. It takes about ten minutes after restarting the engine for the malfunction to be detected again and for the light to start flashing. Tpms limitations the tire pressure monitoring system may...

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    3-40 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e for vehicles sold in u.S.A. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference. 2) this device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interferenc...

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    3-41 operating your vehicle 79k20-03e memo.

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    Driving tips 4 79k20-03e 60g409 driving tips important vehicle design features to know ................... 4-1 break-in ................................................................................ 4-2 catalytic converter ............................................................. 4-2 improving...

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    4-1 driving tips 79k20-03e 52d078s important vehicle design features to know multipurpose vehicles such as your new suzuki have higher ground clearance and a narrower track than conventional pas- senger cars, to make them capable of per- forming in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific d...

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    4-2 driving tips 79k20-03e shorter wheelbase along with its higher ground clearance, your vehicle has a shorter wheelbase and shorter front and rear overhangs than many passenger cars. These features combine to allow you to drive your vehicle over hillcrests without hanging up on them or damaging th...

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    4-3 driving tips 79k20-03e 54g584s improving fuel economy the following instructions will help you improve fuel economy. Avoid excessive idling if you are to wait for more than a minute while you are parked, stop the engine and start it again later. When warming up a cold engine, allow the engine to...

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    4-4 driving tips 79k20-03e keep the air cleaner clean 60a183s a dirty air cleaner will cause the fuel injec- tion system to supply too much fuel to the engine for the amount of air being sup- plied. The result is waste of fuel due to incomplete fuel burning. Keep weight to a minimum the heavier the ...

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    4-5 driving tips 79k20-03e don’t make sharp turns as mentioned before, small multipurpose vehicles have specific design characteris- tics that allow them to perform in a wide variety of applications. These characteris- tics also change the cornering behavior relative to conventional passenger cars. ...

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    4-6 driving tips 79k20-03e off-road driving your vehicle has specific design character- istics for off-road driving. When you leave the pavement, you will encounter driving surfaces of all kinds which may change continually as you drive. In most cases, off- road driving requires the use of 4-wheel d...

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    4-7 driving tips 79k20-03e tire chains tire chains should only be used if they are needed to increase traction or are required by law. Make sure that the chains you use are small-link chains or cable-type chains and are the correct size for your vehicle’s tires. Also make sure that there is enough c...

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    4-8 driving tips 79k20-03e warning in addition to following the driving tips in this section, it is important to observe the following precautions for on-road and off-road driving. • driver and passengers should wear seat belts at all times. • do not let anyone else drive your vehicle unless they ar...

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    4-9 driving tips 79k20-03e memo.

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    Other controls and equipment 5 79k20-03e 60g407 other controls and equipment automatic heating and air conditioning system (climate control) ................................................................. 5-1 radio antenna ..................................................................... 5-8 a...

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    5-1 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e automatic heating and air conditioning system (climate control) air outlet 66j250 1 1 2 2 3 3 5 5 5 5 4 example 1. Windshield defroster outlet 2. Side defroster outlet 3. Side outlet 4. Center outlet 5. Floor outlet center outlet 64j199 close open example p...

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    5-2 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e side outlet 63j045 when “open”, air comes out from the side outlets regardless of the air flow selector position. Description of controls 79k020 (1) temperature selector (2) blower speed selector (3) air intake selector (4) air flow selector (5) defrost swi...

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    5-3 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e temperature selector (1) 78k047 turn the temperature selector (1) to adjust the temperature. Air conditioning switch (8) 79k021 the air conditioning switch (8) is used to turn on and off the air conditioning system. To turn on the air conditioning system, p...

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    5-4 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e air intake selector (3) 79k022 push the air intake selector (3) to change between the following modes. If the “auto” switch (7) is pushed, the air intake will vary automatically as the climate control system maintains the selected tem- perature. Recirculate...

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    5-5 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e ventilation (c) 64j069 temperature-controlled air comes out of the center and side air outlets. Bi-level (d) 64j070 temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and cooler air comes out of the center and side outlets. When the temperature selec...

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    5-6 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e defrost 66j241 temperature-controlled air comes out of the windshield defroster outlets, the side defroster outlets and the side outlets. Note: when the defrost switch (5) is pushed to turn on the defroster, the air conditioning system will come on and the ...

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    5-7 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e • to return the blower speed selector (2), air intake selector (3), and air flow selec- tor (4) to automatic operation, push the “auto” switch. 64j080 be careful not to cover the interior temper- ature sensor (f) located between the steering wheel and the c...

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    5-8 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e radio antenna 63j055 the radio antenna on the roof is remov- able. To remove the antenna, turn it coun- terclockwise. To reinstall the antenna, turn it clockwise firmly by hand. Audio systems there are two types of audio system as shown below: type 1 79k103...

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    5-9 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e 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 and proper playback may not be possi- ble. If moisture forms on the disc, wip...

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    5-10 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e 52d348 never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen. 52d349 do not use any solvents such as commer- cially available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to clean compact discs. 52d350 do not use compact...

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    5-11 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e basic operations 79k105 (1) (2) (5) (6) (5) (6) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) type 1 am/fm/xm cd player with cd changer control type 2 am/fm/xm 6-cd player with cd changer control display 79k086 (1) power on/off knob volume control knob (2) tone/balance/fader co...

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    5-12 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e turning power on/off press the power on/off knob (1). The unit starts in the function mode it was in when the power was turned off last. Adjusting the volume turn the volume control knob (1). Turning it clockwise increases the volume; turning it counterclo...

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    5-13 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e listening to the radio 79k106 (1) (4) (6) (2) (3) (5) (1) (4) (6) (2) (3) (5) type 1 am/fm/xm cd player with cd changer control type 2 am/fm/xm 6-cd player with cd changer control display 66j097 (1) band switch button (fm/am) (2) seek up button (3) seek do...

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    5-14 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e selecting the reception band press the band switch button (1). Each time the button is pressed, the recep- tion band is switched as follows: 66j098 seek tuning press the seek up button (2) or the seek down button (3). The unit stops searching for a station...

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    5-15 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e radio reception radio reception can be affected by envi- ronment, atmospheric conditions, or radio signal’s power and distance from the sta- tion. Nearby mountains and buildings may interfere or deflect radio reception, causing poor reception. Poor recepti...

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    5-16 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e type 1 am/fm/xm cd player with cd changer control (built in cd player) 79k107 (3) (6) (4) (2) (1) (5) display 66j100 (1) cd insertion slot (2) cd eject button (3) disc button (cd/aux) (4) track up button/fast forward button (5) track down button/rewind but...

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    5-17 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e loading a cd insert a cd in the cd insertion slot (1). When a cd is loaded, play starts and the cd indicator (a) lights. Ejecting a cd press the cd eject button (2). If you left a cd ejected for a period of about 15 seconds, it will be automatically drawn ...

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    5-18 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e type 2 am/fm/xm 6-cd player with cd changer control (built-in cd changer) 79k108 (2) (5) (1) (8) (6) (4) (3) (7) display 66j102 (1) load button (load) (2) disc select buttons (1 to 6) (3) cd insertion slot (4) cd eject button (5) disc button (cd/aux) (6) t...

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    5-19 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e note: about single cds (8 cm cds) • since the unit is not compatible with a single cd, do not load it into the unit. • keep in mind the fact that a single cd cannot be played even using a single cd adaptor for the unit. • when a single cd is loaded into th...

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    5-20 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e ejecting all the cds press the cd eject button (4) for 2 seconds or longer. All the cds will be ejected from the unit in a sequential manner. • please prepare a location where removed cds can be stored. • if you leave the ejected cd without removing it, it...

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    5-21 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e listening to an mp3/wma disc 79k109 (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (5) (3) (4) (5) type 1 am/fm/xm cd player with cd changer control type 2 am/fm/xm 6-cd player with cd changer control display (type 1) 66j104 display (type 2) 66j105 (1) sound control knob (2) rep...

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    5-22 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e what is mp3/wma? Mp3 (mpeg1/2 audio layer-iii) and wma (windows mediatm audio) are the com- pression formats of digital audio. The former is developed by mpeg (motion pic- ture experts group), and the latter is developed by microsoft corporation. Using the...

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    5-23 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e compression formats mp3 • bit rate mpeg1 audio layer iii : 32 k - 320 kbps mpeg2 audio layer iii : 8 k - 160 kbps • sampling frequency mpeg1 audio layer iii : 44.1 k/48 k/32 khz mpeg2 audio layer iii : 22.05 k/24 k/16 khz wma (ver.7, ver.8, ver. 9*) • bit ...

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    5-24 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e note: this operation should be performed within 2 seconds. To cancel repeat play, press the repeat but- ton (2) several times to change the repeat play mode to off. • track repeat the indication “track rpt” appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the...

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    5-25 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e listening to a xm satellite radio (option) 79k110 (5) (2) (8) (6) (3) (4) (7) (1) (5) (2) (8) (6) (3) (4) (7) (1) type 1 am/fm/xm cd player with cd changer control type 2 am/fm/xm 6-cd player with cd changer control display 66j107 (1) xm button (2) categor...

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    5-26 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e xm mode selecting a band press the xm button (1). Each time the button is pressed, the band changes in the following order. 66j129 selecting a category press the seek up button (3) or the seek down button (4). The category is changed. Turning the category ...

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    5-27 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e listening to audio for aux (option) 79k111 (1) (1) type 1 am/fm/xm cd player with cd changer control type 2 am/fm/xm 6-cd player with cd changer control display 66j221 (1) aux button (cd/aux) (a) mode indicator aux function this system has an external inpu...

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    5-28 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e listening to a cd from an external cd changer (option) 79k112 (6) (5) (1) (3) (4) (2) (6) (5) (1) (3) (4) (2) type 1 am/fm/xm cd player with cd changer control type 2 am/fm/xm 6-cd player with cd changer control display 66j113 (1) disc button (cd/aux) (2) ...

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    5-29 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e selecting a cd changer mode press the disc button (1). Each time the button is pressed, the selected cd plays as follows: 52d300 • when only one cd changer is con- nected to this unit, cd changer 2 is skipped. • when no cd is loaded in the built-in cd play...

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    5-30 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e • track repeat the indication “track rpt” appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator (e) lights. The track being currently played is played repeatedly. • disc repeat the indication “disc rpt” appears in the display for 2 seconds and...

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    5-31 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e to change the selection on a cd: • to advance to the next track on a cd, push the upper part of the switch (4) briefly. • to select the previous track on a cd, push the lower part of the switch (4). Anti-theft feature 79k113 (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) type 1 ...

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    5-32 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e (1) power on/off knob (2) track up button/fast forward button (3) preset buttons (1 to 6) the anti-theft feature is intended to dis- courage theft or the audio system by pre- venting the system from operating when it is moved to a different vehicle. This f...

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    5-33 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e 66j121 2) press the power on/off knob (1) while pressing and holding the track up but- ton (2). The “delete 0000” will blink and the audio system will enter the can- cel mode. 66j124 3) input your pin. The power of the audio system will turn off and your p...

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    5-34 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e troubleshooting applicable to every device radio cd phenomenon cause remedy power is not turned on. (no sound is produced) fuse is blown. Contact your authorized suzuki dealer. Connections are not properly made. Contact your authorized suzuki dealer. Pheno...

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    5-35 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e error display this unit has a number of self-diagnostic functions to protect the system. If a problem should occur, the display shows the type of error. Refer to the table below and take proper measures to correct the problem. If the problem is corrected, ...

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    5-36 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e fuel filler cap 64j085 64j253 the fuel filler cap is located on the right rear side of the vehicle. The fuel filler door can be unlocked by pulling up on the opener lever located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat and can be locked by simply closing...

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    5-37 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e engine hood 64j110 to open the engine hood: 1) pull the hood release handle located on the outboard side of the driver’s side of the instrument panel. This will disen- gage the engine hood lock halfway. 64j111 2) push the under-hood release lever sideways ...

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    5-38 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e 64j112 3) continue to lift up the hood until it is high enough to support with the prop rod. To close the engine hood: 1) lift the hood up slightly and remove the prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod back to the holding clip. 2) lower the hood close to...

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    5-39 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e on (1) the light comes on and stays on regard- less of whether the door is open or closed. Door (2) the light comes on when the door is opened. After closing all doors (including the tail- gate), the light will remain on for about 15 seconds and then fade ...

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    5-40 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e remains off regardless of whether the door(s) is(are) opened or closed. Spot light 65j093 push the switch (1) to turn on the light and push it again to turn off the light. Accessory socket (if equipped) 64j121 64j120 (1) example example example.

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    5-41 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e the accessory socket will work when the ignition switch is in the “acc” or “on” posi- tion. 12-volt accessory sockets are located both on the center console and on the left side of the luggage compartment. Depending on the specification, there are two sock...

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    5-42 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e ashtray 64j201 you can fit the ashtray into any of the cup holders on the center console. Sunroof (if equipped) you can tilt or slide the sunroof by operat- ing the “tilt” part of the sunroof switch or the “slide” part of the sunroof switch when the igniti...

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    5-43 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e 79k098 to slide the sunroof rearward, push the “slide open” part (2) of the sunroof switch. To side the sunroof forward, push the “tilt up” part (1) of the sunroof switch. If you push the switch for more than a sec- ond, the sunroof will automatically slid...

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    5-44 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e 65d612 • be sure to close the sunroof when you leave the vehicle unattended. • periodically inspect the guide rail for dirt and clean it if any dirt has accumulated. Assist grips (if equipped) 64j136 assist grips are provided for convenience. Warning • nev...

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    5-45 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e coat hooks (if equipped) 64j137 you can hang clothing on the coat hooks. These hooks are not designed for large or heavy items. Glove box 64j065 to open the glove box, pull the latch lever. To close it, push the lid until it latches securely. If a lock is ...

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    5-46 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e note: an aftermarket garage door opener can be installed in the front side overhead console box. Cup holder and storage bin (if equipped) cup holders and a storage bin are pro- vided as shown. 79k025 to access a bin, push the release button. 64j115 to use ...

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    5-47 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e bottle holder 64j200 you should hold a bottle with a cap in the bottle holder. Front seat back pocket (if equipped) 64j127 this pocket is provided for holding light and soft things such as gloves, newspa- pers or magazines. Shopping hook (if equipped) 66j0...

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    5-48 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e armrest center console armrest 64j263 luggage compartment cover luggage or other cargo placed in the lug- gage compartment can be hidden from view by a luggage compartment cover. However, the luggage compartment covers are not designed to support items loa...

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    5-49 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e 66j204 2) fold and roll the cover forward. 66j205 3) lift up both ends of the cover to disen- gage the attachment points (b). 66j228 4) place one end of the cover in the quar- ter window opening (c) so enough clearance is established on the other end to sw...

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    5-50 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e to stow a luggage compartment cover on the floor of the rear luggage room: 66j207 tilt the cover, and fit it onto floor of the rear luggage room. To reinstall the luggage compartment cover: 66j208 1) fold/roll the luggage compartment cover, and place one e...

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    5-51 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e 66j210 3) unroll/unfold the cover as you secure the other latches (e). 66j229 4) reattach the three hooks (a) to the rear seat backs. Underfloor bins (if equipped) 64j132 pull up the straps (a) to open the bin. Luggage restraint loops (if equipped) 64j129 ...

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    5-52 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e roof rails or roof rack anchors (if equipped) roof rails 64j133 roof rack anchors 64j224 you can use the roof rails or the roof rack anchors to attach the optional roof rack which is available at your suzuki dealer. If you use a roof rack, observe the inst...

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    5-53 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e • mount and secure the cargo onto the roof rack properly according to the instructions provided. Be sure to stow the heaviest items at the bottom and dis- tribute the cargo as evenly as possible. • do not carry items so large that they hang over the bumper...

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    5-54 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e any garage door opener model manufac- tured before april 1, 1982). A garage door that cannot detect an object – signaling the door to stop and reverse – does not meet current u.S. Federal safety standards. For more information, contact homelink ® at www.Ho...

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    5-55 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e homelink ® ” steps 6–8 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 66j051 66j052 6) at the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the “learn” or “smart” button. This can u...

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    5-56 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e using homelink ® to operate, simply press and release the programmed homelink ® button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.E. Garage door opener, gate operator, secu- rity system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenien...

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    5-57 other controls and equipment 79k20-03e frame hooks are provided at the front and rear of the vehicle. To access the front hook, unhook the lower part of the cover (1) and then remove the cover (1). 78k053 the frame hooks (2) are provided for ship- ping purposes only. Warning do not use the fram...

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    Vehicle loading and towing 6 79k20-03e 54g215 vehicle loading and towing vehicle loading ................................................................... 6-1 trailer towing ...................................................................... 6-2 towing your vehicle (recreational towing) ..........

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    6-1 vehicle loading and towing 79k20-03e vehicle loading 54g307 your vehicle was designed for specific weight capacities. The weight capacities of your vehicle are indicated by the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), the gross axle weight rating (gawr, front and rear) and the vehicle capacity weight...

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    6-2 vehicle loading and towing 79k20-03e trailer towing you can use your suzuki to tow a trailer, but you should always observe the require- ments and recommendations in this sec- tion. If you intend to tow a trailer, it is essential to select a trailer and trailer tow- ing equipment which are compa...

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    6-3 vehicle loading and towing 79k20-03e tires mirrors check to see if your vehicle’s mirrors meet federal, state and local requirements for mirrors used on towing vehicles. If they do not, you must install required mirrors before you tow. Vehicle/trailer weight limits before towing, you must make s...

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    6-4 vehicle loading and towing 79k20-03e tongue weight 60a380 tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch by the trailer coupler, with the trailer fully loaded and the coupler at its normal towing height. Cargo should be distributed so that tongue weight is approximately 10% of gross tr...

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    6-5 vehicle loading and towing 79k20-03e additional trailer towing warnings warning never overload your trailer or your vehicle. Gross trailer weight must never exceed 1350 kg (3000 pounds). Gross combined weight must never exceed 3400 kg (7500 pounds) for 2wd or 3450 kg (7600 pounds) for 4wd. Gross...

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    6-6 vehicle loading and towing 79k20-03e 60a186 warning (continued) • avoid “riding” the brakes. “riding” the brakes could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced braking efficiency. Use engine braking as much as possible. • because of the added trailer weight, your engine may overheat on...

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    6-7 vehicle loading and towing 79k20-03e towing your vehicle (recreational towing) your vehicle may be towed behind another vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided you use the proper towing method speci- fied for your vehicle. The towing method you must use depends on the specifica- tions of your ve...

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    6-8 vehicle loading and towing 79k20-03e before towing 64j147 vehicles equipped with a transfer switch may be towed from the front with all four wheels on the ground. Be sure to use proper towing equipment designed for rec- reational towing and make sure that towing speed does not exceed 90 km/h (55...

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    6-9 vehicle loading and towing 79k20-03e 7) release the parking brake. Stop towing the vehicle every 300 km (200 miles). Start the engine. With the manual transmission lever in 2nd gear (or the auto- matic transmission lever in “d”) and the transfer switch in neutral, rev the engine for about one mi...

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    6-10 vehicle loading and towing 79k20-03e 4wd vehicle without a transfer switch 54g586 54g585 64j234 you can not tow your vehicle behind another vehicle using recreational towing methods. 2wd vehicle 1) secure the rear wheels on a towing dolly according to the instructions pro- vided by the dolly ma...

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    6-11 vehicle loading and towing 79k20-03e 52d082 towing method b front wheels on the ground and rear wheels on a dolly. Towing your vehicle (recreational towing): 13.

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    Inspection and maintenance 7 79k20-03e 60g410 inspection and maintenance maintenance schedule ....................................................... 7-2 periodic maintenance schedule ........................................ 7-3 maintenance recommended under severe driving conditions ..................

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    7-1 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e 60a187s warning you should take extreme care when working on your vehicle to prevent accidental injury. Here are a few pre- cautions that you should be espe- cially careful to observe: • to prevent damage or unintended inflation of the air bag system, be sure...

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    7-2 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e 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 clean air act sec....

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    7-3 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e periodic maintenance schedule r: replace or change i : inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary #2: be sure to perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “operating your vehicle” section. If you replace the engine co...

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    7-4 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e r: replace or change i : inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary #1: inspect at 250000 km (150000 miles) or 180 months. #2: be sure to perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “operating your vehicle” section. If ...

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    7-5 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e r: replace or change i : inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary interval: this interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first. Miles (x 1000) 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 km (x 1000) 12.5 25 37.5 50...

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    7-6 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e r: replace or change i : inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary note: this table shows the service schedule up to 250000 km (150000 miles). Beyond 250000 km (150000 miles), perform the same services at the same intervals shown in the chart....

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    7-7 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e maintenance recommended under severe driving conditions if the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is recommended that appli- cable maintenance operation be performed at the particular interv...

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    7-8 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e note: i – inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary t – tighten to the specified torque r – replace or change l – lubricate *1 inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions. *2 clean more frequently if the air flow from...

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    7-9 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e drive belt check the accessory drive belt only for damage. You do not need check it for ten- sion as it has an automatic tensioner. If you need to replace or adjust the belt have it done by your suzuki dealer. Warning when the engine is running, keep hands, h...

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    7-10 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e engine oil and filter specified oil 79k096 use engine oil with the american petro- leum institute certified for gasoline engines “starburst” symbol. We highly recommend you use sae 5w- 30 oil. Oil level check engine oil dipstick 52d030 it is important to kee...

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    7-11 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e refilling 81a147 remove the oil filler cap and pour oil slowly through the filler hole to bring the oil level to the upper limit on the dipstick. Be careful not to overfill. Too much oil is almost as bad as too little oil. After refilling, start the engine a...

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    7-12 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e replace the oil filter 2.4 l engine 78k055 1) using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil fil- ter counterclockwise and remove it. 2) using a clean rag, wipe off the mount- ing surface on the engine where the new filter will be seated. 3) smear a little engine ...

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    7-13 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e 83e010 engine coolant 64j151 60a208 selection of coolant to maintain optimum performance and durability of your engine, use suzuki genuine coolant or equivalent. Note: if you replace the engine coolant other than the suzuki llc: super (blue), follow the sche...

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    7-14 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e engine coolant level check check the engine coolant level at the reserve tank, not at the radiator. With the engine cool, the engine coolant level should be between the “full” and “low” marks. Adding engine coolant if the engine coolant level is below the “l...

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    7-15 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e engine coolant replacement 66j151 1) when the engine is cool, remove the radiator cap by turning it slowly to the left until a “stop” is felt. Do not press down while turning the cap. Wait until any pressure is released, then press down on the cap and contin...

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    7-16 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e air cleaner 66j167 if the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there will be greater intake resistance, resulting in decreased power output and increased fuel consumption. Check and clean periodically according to the following procedure: 1) take off the air cl...

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    7-17 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e 65d434 you should inspect spark plugs periodically for carbon deposits. When carbon accu- mulates on a spark plug, a strong spark may not be produced. Remove carbon deposits with a wire or pin and adjust the spark plug gap. To access the spark plugs: 1) remo...

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    7-18 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e manual transmission 52d087 transfer case 66j005 (1) oil filler and level plug (2) oil drain plug extension case (2wd) 66j165 (1) oil filler and level plug (2) oil drain plug api grade transmission/ extension case gl-4 transfer case gl-5 (hypoid gear oil) dif...

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    7-19 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e front differential 66j006 rear differential 66j007 (1) oil filler and level plug (2) oil drain plug gear oil level check the manual transmission, transfer gears, extension case and differentials (front and rear) are lubricated with gear oil. To check the gea...

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    7-20 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e tightening torque clutch pedal 64j154 check the clutch pedal for smooth opera- tion and clutch fluid level from time to time. If clutch dragging is felt with the pedal fully depressed, have the clutch inspected by your suzuki dealer. If the clutch fluid leve...

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    7-21 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e note: do not check the fluid level if you have just driven the vehicle for a long time at high speed, if you have driven in city traffic in hot weather, or if the vehicle has been pull- ing a trailer. Wait until the fluid cools down (about 30 minutes), or th...

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    7-22 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e brakes brake fluid 64j154 check the brake fluid level by looking at the reservoir in the engine compartment. Check that the fluid level is between the “max” and “min” lines. If the brake fluid level is near the “min” line, fill it up to the “max” line with d...

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    7-23 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e note: with disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to gradually fall as the brake pads wear. Brake pedal 65d345 with the engine running and the parking brake set, measure the distance between the brake pedal and floor carpet when the pedal is depressed ...

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    7-24 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e parking brake lever 60a226 check the parking brake for proper adjust- ment by counting the number of clicks made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly pull up on the parking brake lever to the point of full engagement. The parking brake lever should stop betwee...

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    7-25 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e tires for safe operation of your vehicle, it is important that the tires be the correct type and size, in good condition, and properly inflated. Be sure to follow the requirements and recommendations in this section. Tire sidewall labeling useful information...

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    7-26 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e *the letters zr may be used on tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph and will always be used on tires with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph. J. M+s marking this marking indicates the tire has some mud and snow capabili- ties and is design...

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    7-27 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e tire inflation pressure tire inflation pressure should be checked when the tire is cold. “cold tire inflation pressure” is the pressure in a tire that has been driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) or has been standing for three hours or more. 54g307 the front, r...

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    7-28 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e tire gauge until you reach the cor- rect pressure. 5) if the air pressure is too low, fill the tire with air at a service station until it reaches the recommended pres- sure. 6) make sure all tires have the same air pressure (unless the owner’s manual indica...

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    7-29 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less and the tire should be replaced. 3) check for abnormal wear, cracks and damage. Any tires with cracks or other damage should be replaced. If any tires show abnor- mal wear, have them inspected by your suzuki dealer. 4) check for loo...

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    7-30 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e uniform tire quality grading the u.S. National highway traffic safety administration has developed a grading system for evaluating the per- formance of passenger car tires. The following information will help you understand the grading system, which applies ...

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    7-31 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e tire rotation 4-tire rotation 65d459 to avoid uneven wear of your tires and to prolong their life, rotate the tires as illustrated. Tires should be rotated as recommended in the periodic mainte- nance schedule. After rotation, adjust front and rear tire pres...

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    7-32 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e snow tires your vehicle is equipped with all-sea- son tires which are designed for use in summer and most winter conditions. For improved traction in severe winter conditions, suzuki recommends mounting radial snow tires on all four wheels. Snow tires must b...

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    7-33 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e recommended inflation pressure – the cold tire inflation pressure recom- mended by a manufacturer. Rim – metal support for a tire or tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. Vehicle capacity weight – the rated cargo and luggage load plus ...

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    7-34 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e exceed the total load capacity of the vehicle. Total load capacity – maximum per- missible weight a vehicle can carry including the weight of all the occu- pants, accessories, cargo, plus trailer tongue weight (if towing a trailer). The weight of any accesso...

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    7-35 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e gers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 – 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5) determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available carg...

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    7-36 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e battery 60a269 your vehicle is equipped with a battery that requires infrequent maintenance. You will never have to add water. You should, how- ever, periodically check the battery, battery terminals and battery hold-down bracket for corrosion. Remove corros...

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    7-37 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e main fuse box 64j157 the main fuse, primary fuses and some of the individual fuses are located in the engine compartment. If the main fuse blows, no electrical component will func- tion. If a primary fuse blows, no electrical component in the corresponding l...

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    7-38 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e fuse under the dash board fuse box 64j192 79k057 65d045 the fuse box is located under the driver’s side of the dashboard. To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller provided in the fuse box. Sp are sp are sp are sp are use the designa ted fuses and rela ys onl y ...

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    7-39 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e note: make sure that the fuse box cover always carries spare fuses. 60a243 81a283 headlight aiming since special procedures are required, we recommend you take your vehicle to your suzuki dealer for headlight alignment. Warning always be sure to replace a bl...

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    7-40 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e bulb replacement note: if it is difficult to replace headlight bulbs or clearance light bulbs due to under-hood components trust this job to your dealer. Center interior light (if equipped) 64j159 pull down the lens by using a plain screw driver covered with...

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    7-41 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e spot light (if equipped) pull down the lens by using a plain screw driver covered with a soft cloth as shown. Ceiling-mount type (if equipped) 79k061 remove the bulb holder by turning it coun- terclockwise. Pull out the bulb. Headlights low beam (halogen hea...

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    7-42 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e front fog light 79k090 1) insert a flat blade screw driver into the hole (2) and remove the clips (1) by twist the driver as shown in the illustra- tion. 2) remove the bolt (3) by a phillips-head screw driver. 79k091 3) remove the clip (4) with the same way ...

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    7-43 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e other general lights bulb holder 54g123 (1) removal (2) installation to remove a bulb holder from a light hous- ing, turn the holder counterclockwise and pull it out. To install the holder, push the holder in and turn it clockwise. Bulb 54g124 (3) removal (4...

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    7-44 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e license plate light 75f087 door illumination light 64j165 luggage compartment light 64j166 high-mount stop light (if equipped) the followings are the general procedure for replace the bulbs of high-mount stop light. Since special procedures are required, we ...

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    7-45 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e 64j182 2) release the claws of the light housing by the flat head etc. Through the service holes as shown in the illustration. 64j183 3) close the tailgate. Remove a high- mounted stop light housing (2) from the tailgate. 64j184 4) remove the each bulb. 5) r...

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    7-46 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e wiper blades 54g129 if the wiper blades become brittle or dam- aged, or make streaks when wiping, replace the wiper blades. To install new wiper blades, follow the pro- cedures below. Note: some wiper blades may be different from the ones described here depe...

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    7-47 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e 60a260 3) pull the locked end of the wiper blade firmly to unlock the blade and slide the blade out as shown. 52d124 (3) retainer 4) if the new blade is provided without the two metal retainers, move them from the old blade to the new one. Installation 52d12...

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    7-48 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e for rear wipers: 80g146 1) hold the wiper arm away from the win- dow. 2) remove the wiper frame from the arm as shown. 3) slide the blade out as shown. 65d151 note: do not flex the wiper blade frame end more than necessary. If you do, it can break off. 54g13...

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    7-49 inspection and maintenance 79k20-03e windshield washer fluid front and rear (if equipped) 66j008 66j116 check that there is washer fluid in the tank by looking at the washer fluid level gauge which is attached to the cap of the washer fluid tank. If the fluid level is near empty, refill it. Use...

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    Emergency service 8 79k20-03e 60g411 emergency service tire changing tool ............................................................. 8-1 spare tire nut lock (if equipped) ...................................... 8-1 jacking instructions ........................................................... 8-...

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    8-1 emergency service 79k20-03e tire changing tool 64j124 the jack, wheel brace and jack handle are stowed in the rear left corner of the lug- gage compartment. Remove the cover to access the tools. To remove the jack, turn its shaft counter- clockwise and pull the jack out of the stor- age bracket....

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    8-2 emergency service 79k20-03e jacking instructions 75f062 1) place the vehicle on level, hard ground. 2) set the parking brake firmly and shift into “p” (park) if your vehicle has an automatic transmission, or shift into “r” (reverse) if your vehicle has a manual transmission. 3) turn on the hazar...

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    8-3 emergency service 79k20-03e changing wheels to change a wheel, use the following pro- cedure: to remove the spare wheel: 1) remove the jack and tools from the vehicle. 78k057 2) release the lock at the underneath of the spare wheel full cover (a) as shown in the illustration. 78k058 3) unhook th...

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    8-4 emergency service 79k20-03e note: remove the full wheel cover from the bot- tom part to the upper part. Otherwise, the claws may be broken. (half cover type) 78k060 note: if your vehicle is equipped with the half cover, remove the center bolt (4), then remove the outer cover (5) of the spare whe...

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    8-5 emergency service 79k20-03e to install the wheel: 78k061 1) install the wheel with both hands to the spare tire carrier (1) as shown in the illustration. Then tighten the wheel nuts (2) and spare tire nut (3). 78k062 2) put the spare tire nut lock (4) on the spare tire nut and push the lock in. ...

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    8-6 emergency service 79k20-03e 64j196 snow tires your vehicle is equipped with all-season tires which are designed for use in summer and most winter conditions. For improved traction in severe winter conditions, suzuki recommends mounting radial snow tires on all four wheels. Snow tires must be the...

  • Page 278

    8-7 emergency service 79k20-03e jump starting instructions when jump starting your vehicle, use the following procedure: 60a269 1) use only a 12 volt battery to jump start your vehicle. Position the good 12v bat- tery close to your vehicle so that the jumper cables will reach both batteries. When us...

  • Page 279

    8-8 emergency service 79k20-03e 3) make jumper cable connections as fol- lows: 1. Connect one end of the first jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery (1). 2. Connect the other end to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (2). 3. Connect one end of the second j...

  • Page 280

    8-9 emergency service 79k20-03e if the engine is flooded if the engine is flooded with gasoline, it may be hard to start. If this happens, press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. (do not operate the starter motor for more than 15 seconds). If...

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    8-10 emergency service 79k20-03e 66j191 warning • it is hazardous to remove the radia- tor cap when the water temperature is high, because scalding fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure. The cap should only be taken off when the coolant temper- ature has lowered. • to prevent personal inju...

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    8-11 emergency service 79k20-03e memo.

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    Appearance care 9 79k20-03e 60g412 appearance care corrosion prevention ......................................................... 9-1 vehicle cleaning ................................................................. 9-3.

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    9-1 appearance care 79k20-03e corrosion prevention it is important to take good care of your vehicle to protect it from corrosion. Listed below are instructions for how to maintain your vehicle to prevent corrosion. Please read and follow these instructions carefully. Important information about cor...

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    9-2 appearance care 79k20-03e repair finish damage carefully examine your vehicle for damage to the painted surfaces, especially if it is used off-road. Should you find any chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately to prevent corrosion from starting. If the chips or scratches have g...

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    9-3 appearance care 79k20-03e vehicle cleaning 76g044s cleaning interior vinyl upholstery prepare a solution of soap or mild deter- gent mixed with warm water. Apply the solution to the vinyl with a sponge or soft cloth and let it soak for a few minutes to loosen dirt. Rub the surface with a clean, ...

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    9-4 appearance care 79k20-03e washing when washing the vehicle, follow the instructions below: 1) flush the underside of body and wheel housings with pressurized water to remove mud and debris. Use plenty of water. 2) rinse the body to loosen the dirt. Remove dirt and mud from the body exterior with...

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    9-5 appearance care 79k20-03e memo.

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    General information 10 79k20-03e 54g072 general information identification numbers ....................................................... 10-1 safety certification label ................................................... 10-2 emission compliance label (for u.S.A.) ........................... 10-2 ...

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    10-1 general information 79k20-03e identification numbers vehicle identification number 60g152 64j197 the vehicle identification number (vin) may be found in the two locations shown in the above illustrations. This number is used to register the vehicle. It is also used to assist your dealer when or...

  • Page 291

    10-2 general information 79k20-03e 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...

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    10-3 general information 79k20-03e 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 engi...

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    10-4 general information 79k20-03e 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 ...

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    10-5 general information 79k20-03e memo.

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    11-1 fuses and protected circuits 79k20-03e 11 fuses and protected circuits 64j157 fuses main fuse box no. Color (amps) protected circuit in engine compartment (1) blue (15) cprsr a/c compressor fuse (2) yellow (20) o2 htr o2 sensor heater fuse (3) blue (15) thr mot throttle motor fuse (4) yellow (2...

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    11-2 fuses and protected circuits 79k20-03e 64j157 fuses main fuse box no. Color (amps) protected circuit in engine compartment (11) red (50) abs 1 abs actuator fuse (12) yellow (20) fi main fuse (13) – – blank (14) red (10) h/l l head light high beam fuse, left (15) red (10) h/l r head light high b...

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    11-3 fuses and protected circuits 79k20-03e 79k057 fuses in fuse box fuses in fuse box (a) red (10) dome dome lamp fuse (m) blue (15) haz hazard light fuse (b) red (10) stop stop lamp fuse (n) red (7.5) st sig starter signal fuse (c) – – blank (o) red (10) ecm engine control module fuse (d) blue (15...

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    11-4 fuses and protected circuits 79k20-03e memo.

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    12-1 specifications 79k20-03e 12 specifications note: specifications are subject to change with- out notice. 4wd: 4-wheel drive 2wd: 2-wheel drive m/t: manual transmission a/t: automatic transmission item: dimensions unit: mm (in.) overall length 4500 (177.1) overall width 1810 (71.3) overall height...

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    12-2 specifications 79k20-03e item: engine type j24b (16v dohc) n32a (24v dohc) number of cylinders 4 6 bore 92.0 mm (3.62 in.) 89.0 mm (3.50 in.) stroke 90.0 mm (3.54 in.) 85.6 mm (3.37 in.) piston displacement 2393 cm 3 (146.0 cu.In, 2393 cc) 3195 cm 3 (194.9 cu.In, 3195 cc) compression ratio 10.0...

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    12-3 specifications 79k20-03e item: lights wattage bulb no. Headlight low beam halogen 12v 55w h7 high beam 12v 60w hb3 front fog light 12v 55w h11 turn signal light front 12v 21w wy21w rear 12v 21w wy21w parking light 12v 5w wy5w brake/tail light 12v 21/5w 7443 license plate light 12v 5w w5w revers...

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    12-4 specifications 79k20-03e item: steering toe-in front 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.) rear 6 ± 2 mm (0.24 ± 0.08 in.) camber angle front 0° 00’ rear –1° 15’ ± 40’ caster angle front 2° 30’ item: capacities (approx.) coolant 2.4 l 7.3 l (15.4 us pt) 3.2 l 9.5 l (20.1 us pt) fuel tank 66 l (17.4 us gal) e...

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    13-1 index 13 79k20-03e index symbols “air bag” light ..................................................................2-60 “cruise” indicator light ...................................................2-61 “esp off” indicator light 2-58 , 3-32 “esp” (electronic stability program) warning light ........

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    13-2 index 79k20-03e d daily inspection checklist ..................................................3-2 daytime running light (d.R.L.) indicator light ...............2-62 daytime running light (d.R.L.) system ............................2-76 door locks ..................................................

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    13-3 index 79k20-03e if you can not shift automatic transmission gearshift lever out of “p” (park) .....................................................3-15 if your vehicle gets stuck ..................................................4-6 ignition key reminder ...........................................

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    13-4 index 79k20-03e outside rearview mirrors ...................................................2-17 overhead console box .......................................................5-45 p parking brake lever .................................................... 3-7 , 7-24 pedals ...........................

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    13-5 index 79k20-03e tire inflation pressure .........................................................7-27 tire inspection .....................................................................7-28 tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) .........................3-36 tire rotation .......................

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    13-6 index 79k20-03e memo.

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    79k20-03e prepared by june, 2008 part no. 99011-79k20-03e printed in japan tp306.