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85Z04-03E

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-

ents, and certain product compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT PANEL

DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

GENERAL INFORMATION

INDEX

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Summary of Automible 2008 Forenza

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Part no. 99011-85z04-03e july, 2007 owner’s manual 99011-85z04-03e forenza printed in u.S.A. For further details, see “engine oil” in the “service and appearance care” section. See page 5-1 engine oil with “starburst” symbol dot3 esso lt71141 or total atf h50235 see the “tire information label” loca...
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85z04-03e prepared by july, 2007 part no. 99011-85z04-03e printed in u.S.A. Tp222.
Page 4: Introduction
85z04-03e introduction thank you for choosing suzuki and welcome to our growing family. Your choice was a wise one; suzuki products are a great value that will give you years of driving pleasure. This owner’s manual was prepared to help you have a safe, enjoyable, and trouble-free experience with yo...
Page 5: Service Station Guide
85z04-03e service station guide 1. Fuel (see section 5) 2. Engine hood (see section 5) 3. Tire changing tools (see section 5) 4. Engine oil dipstick (see section 5) 5. Engine coolant (see section 5) 6. Windshield washer fluid (see section 5) 7. Battery (see section 5) 8. Tire pressure (see tire info...
Page 6: Table of Contents
85z04-03e table of contents california proposition 65 warning warning engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and certain product compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Seats and restraint systems 1 fe...
Page 7: Location of Warning
85z04-03e location of warning messages read and follow all of the warnings (labels etc.) on your vehicle. Make sure you understand all of them. Keep them on the vehicle. Do not remove the messages for any reason. If a label comes off or the messages become difficult to read, have it corrected by you...
Page 8: Foreword
0-1 85z04-03e foreword all information in this manual is based on the latest product information avail- able at the time of publication. Due to improvements or other changes, there may be discrepancies between informa- tion in this manual and your vehicle. Suzuki motor corporation reserves the right...
Page 9: Important
0-2 85z04-03e important warning/caution/note please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize spe- cial information, the symbol and the words warning, caution and note have special meanings. Pay special atten- tion to the messages highlighted by these signal words: note: i...
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0-3 85z04-03e vehicle symbols your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge or indicator. If you need help figurin...
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Page 12: Seats and Restraint Systems
Seats and restraint systems 1 85z04-03e seats and restraint systems front seats .......................................................................... 1-1 rear seats ............................................................................ 1-4 safety belts .......................................
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1-1 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e front seats manual seats (with sliding storage tray) if your vehicle has a sliding storage tray under the front seat, the manual seat lever looks like this. Pull up and hold the lever located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where ...
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1-2 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e driver seat height adjuster to adjust the height of the driver’s seat cushion, turn the knobs located on the out- board side of the seat cushion. • turn the front knob to adjust the height of the front portion of the seat cushion. • turn the rear knob to adj...
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1-3 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e do not have your a seatback reclined when your vehicle is moving. Head restraints 75f123 head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in case of an accident. Adjust the head restraint to the position which places the center of the he...
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1-4 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e if your vehicle is equipped with the tiltable front head restraints, do the following to adjust it. 1) place it in its upright position by push- ing it forward fully and releasing it. 2) push the head restraint forward care- fully until it is adjusted to the...
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1-5 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e safety belts safety belt: they are for everyone this section of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See “...
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1-6 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e why safety belts work when you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going unti...
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1-7 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts question: won’t i be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if i’m wearing a safety belt? Answer: you could be – whether you’re wearing ...
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1-8 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5) to make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thigh...
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1-9 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e question: what’s wrong with this? Answer: the shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. Question: what’s wrong with this? Answer: the belt is buckled in the wrong place. Warning be sure that the shoulder belt is posi- tion...
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1-10 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e question: what’s wrong with this? Answer: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoul- der at all times. Question: what’s wrong with this? Answer: the belt is twisted across the body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button o...
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1-11 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e a pregnant woman should wear a lap- shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to pro- tect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s m...
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1-12 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3) to make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the bel...
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1-13 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e to unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear center seat belt the rear center safety belt system includes a retractable safety belt, a detachable con- nector, and a buckle with red release but- ton. The rear center safety belt buckles are d...
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1-14 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e 85z018 safety belt pretensioner system 52d011 your vehicle is equipped with a safety belt pretensioner system at the front seating positions. You can use the pretensioner safety belts in the same manner as ordi- nary safety belts. The safety belt pretension...
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1-15 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e impacts, side impacts, rollovers or minor frontal collisions. The pretensioners can be activated only once. If the pretensioners are activated, have the pretensioner sys- tem serviced by an authorized suzuki dealer as soon as possible. If the air bag readin...
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1-16 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Question: what is the proper way to wear safety belts? Answer: if possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the add...
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1-17 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e question: what if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Answer: if the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle...
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1-18 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e question: what are the different types of add-on child restraints? Answer: add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consid- eration not only ...
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1-19 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e child restraint systems an infant car bed (a), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat sur- face. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of ...
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1-20 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e a booster seat (f–g) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child t...
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1-21 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehi- cle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your ...
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1-22 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions say. Top strap anchor location top strap anchors are already installed in your ve...
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1-23 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e located at both sides of the luggage compartment floor. 4) hook the top strap to the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufac- turer. Be sure to attach the top strap to the corresp...
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1-24 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e in order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (b) at its base and a top tether anchor (c), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (b), as shown here. With this type of child restra...
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1-25 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e securing a child restraint in a rear seat position if your child restraint is equipped with the latch system, see “lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch sys- tem)” in this section. See “top strap” in this section if the child restraint has on...
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1-26 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e securing a child restraint in the right front seat position your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a child restraint. See “where to put the restraint” in this section. In addition, your vehicle has a passeng...
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1-27 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e 4) buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5) pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6) to tighten the belt, feed ...
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1-28 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e 85z008 8 6 10 10 2 1 7 9 5 4 3 3 9 1. Driver’s air bag 2. Front passenger’s air bag 3. Safety belt pretensioner 4. Air bag controller (sdm) 5. Occupant classification module 6. “passenger airbag off” indicator 7. Air bag readiness light 8. Early crash senso...
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1-29 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems. Warning you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt – even if you have air bags. Wear...
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1-30 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The air bag readiness system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “air bag readiness li...
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1-31 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e passenger sensing system your vehicle has a passenger sensing sys- tem for the right front passenger position. The passenger air bag off indicator will be visible when you turn your ignition key to on or start. The words “passenger air bag off” will be visi...
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1-32 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e position, then sit upright in the seat, cen- tered on the seat cushion, with the per- son’s legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about three minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person ...
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1-33 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal air bags, inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near- frontal impacts. For side impact air bags, inflation is determined by the location...
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1-34 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e • your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation. • let only qualified tec...
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1-35 seats and restraint systems 85z04-03e replacing restraint system parts after a crash if you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or latch system parts? If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have latch system, safety belt or seat parts repair...
Page 48: Features and Controls
Features and controls 2 85z04-03e features and controls keys ...................................................................................... 2-1 doors and locks ................................................................. 2-4 windows .........................................................
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2-1 features and controls 85z04-03e keys one key is used for the ignition, the door and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, you are provided with two keys. Keep one of the two keys as a spare. The key number is stamped on the key tag (a). The tag has a code on it that tells your suzuki...
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2-2 features and controls 85z04-03e • check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, ...
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2-3 features and controls 85z04-03e suzuki dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehi- cle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your suzuki dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a...
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2-4 features and controls 85z04-03e doors and locks door locks there are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the optional keyless entry transmitter. See “remote keyless entry system” in this section. To manually unlock all of the doors from the outside, in...
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2-5 features and controls 85z04-03e manual door lock located on the window sill on each door. From the inside, you can also lock and unlock the doors with the power door lock switches located on the driver’s door trim pad. Central door locking system the central door locking system is acti- vated us...
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2-6 features and controls 85z04-03e using the rear door security lock to activate the rear door security lock: 1) move the lock upward to the lock posi- tion. 2) close the door. 3) do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when thi...
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2-7 features and controls 85z04-03e remote trunk release press the remote trunk release button, located on the side of the driver’s door trim, to release the trunk lid. Emergency trunk release handle there is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the underside...
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2-8 features and controls 85z04-03e liftgate (wagon) to open the liftgate, pull up the handle above the license plate. When closing the liftgate, close from the center to ensure it fully latches. Although you may use one hand to unlock the lift- gate, it is recommended that two hands on the upper su...
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2-9 features and controls 85z04-03e power windows if your vehicle has this feature, the power window switches are located on the arm- rest on the driver’s door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. The ignition must be on to use the power windows. To lower a window, pres...
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2-10 features and controls 85z04-03e theft-deterrent systems vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Theft-deterrent system your vehicle may have a the...
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2-11 features and controls 85z04-03e how to turn off the system alarm if the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated using the following methods: • press the lock or unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. • unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door using the key. Otherwise,...
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2-12 features and controls 85z04-03e starting and operating your vehicle new vehicle break-in ignition positions with the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four different positions. Lock: this position locks your steering wheel, ignition, automatic transmission shift lever and auto...
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2-13 features and controls 85z04-03e starting your engine automatic transmission move your shift lever to park (p) or neu- tral (n). Your engine won’t start in any other position – that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use neutral (n) only. Manual transmission the gear sele...
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2-14 features and controls 85z04-03e by blocking the straight movement of the shift lever when the vehicle is moving. Park (p): this position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. Also, this is the only position from...
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2-15 features and controls 85z04-03e second (2): this position gives you more power than third (3) but lower fuel economy. You can use second (2) on hills. It can help con- trol your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. First (1): thi...
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2-16 features and controls 85z04-03e lamp (mil) or the hold mode light may come on or may blink. In this situation, automatic shifting can be canceled or can default to a severe condition mode. You should consult your suzuki dealer and have the problem repaired as soon as possible when this conditio...
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2-17 features and controls 85z04-03e (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Third (3), fourth (4) and fifth (5): shift into third (3), fourth (4) and fifth (5), the same way you do for sec- ond (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelera...
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2-18 features and controls 85z04-03e shifting into park (p) (automatic transmission) 1) hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 2) move the shift lever into park (p) posi- tion. 3) turn the ignition key to lock. 4) remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with ...
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2-19 features and controls 85z04-03e 2) turn the key to lock and remove the key from the ignition switch. 3) remove the hole cover from the shift lock slot with a screwdriver 4) insert the key into the shift lock slot and press and hold it. 5) shift to neutral (n). 6) remove the key from the slot, i...
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2-20 features and controls 85z04-03e engine exhaust running your engine while you are parked it’s better not to park with the engine run- ning. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “shifting into park (p)” or “parking ...
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2-21 features and controls 85z04-03e mirrors manual rearview mirror when you are sitting in a comfortable driv- ing position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and from side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you t...
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2-22 features and controls 85z04-03e outside convex mirror your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. Outside heated mirrors if your vehicle has this feature, when you operate the rear window defogger, the heated driver’s a...
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2-23 features and controls 85z04-03e sunglasses storage compartment the sunglasses storage compartment is located above the driver’s door. To open the sunglasses storage compart- ment, pull down and hold the upper part of the cover. To close the compartment, let go of the cover and the compartment w...
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2-24 features and controls 85z04-03e floor net (wagon only) if your vehicle has a floor net, the floor net can help keep small loads from moving during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Hang the four net hooks in the metal rings on the each corner of the floor. Side storage box (wagon only) sid...
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2-25 features and controls 85z04-03e luggage compartment cover (wagon only) luggage or other cargo placed in the lug- gage compartment can be hidden from view by the luggage compartment cover. To close the cover, pull the handle of the cover toward you and then insert the retainer into the slot loca...
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2-26 features and controls 85z04-03e windshield glass to avoid causing breaks in the resistive material heating element which can adversely affect radio and defogger performance. See your suzuki dealer for details. Sunroof if your vehicle has this feature, the switch is located between the map lamp ...
Page 75: Memo
2-27 features and controls 85z04-03e memo.
Page 76: Instrument Panel
Instrument panel 3 85z04-03e instrument panel instrument panel overview (sedan) .................................. 3-1 instrument panel overview (wagon) ................................. 3-2 climate controls ................................................................. 3-13 warning lights, gauge...
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3-1 instrument panel 85z04-03e instrument panel overview (sedan) the main components of your instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlet b. Instrument panel cluster c. Air outlet d. Hazard warning flashers button e. Digital clock f. Audio system g. Instrument panel brightness control h. Hood r...
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3-2 instrument panel 85z04-03e instrument panel overview (wagon) the main components of your instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlet b. Instrument panel cluster c. Air outlet d. Hazard warning flashers button e. Digital clock f. Audio system g. Instrument panel brightness control h. Hood r...
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3-3 instrument panel 85z04-03e hazard warning flashers your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located on the center of the instrument panel. Your...
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3-4 instrument panel 85z04-03e tilt wheel your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is locat...
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3-5 instrument panel 85z04-03e as you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, che...
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3-6 instrument panel 85z04-03e between wipes. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the int position. Off (off): move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. Misting function move the lever toward, but not completely in, the int position for a single wiping ...
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3-7 instrument panel 85z04-03e rear window washer/wiper if your vehicle has this feature, operate the rear window washer/wiper system by pushing the windshield wiper/washer lever away from you. The wiper operates contin- uously when the lever is in the first posi- tion. Washer fluid sprays onto the ...
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3-8 instrument panel 85z04-03e the cruise control pad is located on the right side of the steering wheel. 1) press the on/off button to turn cruise control on. 2) accelerate to the speed you want. 3) press the set button and release it. An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will come on...
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3-9 instrument panel 85z04-03e erasing speed memory when you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior lamps the lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has three posi- tions: (headl...
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3-10 instrument panel 85z04-03e an indicator light on the secondary infor- mation center will come on when the fog lamps are on. See “fog lamp light” in this section. When using fog lamps, the ignition must be on as well as the parking lamps or low- beam headlamps. The fog lamps will turn off whenev...
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3-11 instrument panel 85z04-03e accessory power outlet with the accessory power outlet you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or cb radio. The accessory power outlet is located on the front side of the center console below the front ashtray. Another power outlet is l...
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3-12 instrument panel 85z04-03e the cigarette lighter is located to the right of the front ashtray. To use it, turn the ignition to acc or on, push the cigarette lighter in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. Clock the time is displayed in the digital clock when ...
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3-13 instrument panel 85z04-03e climate controls climate control system with this system you can control the heat- ing, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Fan control you can control the rate of airflow coming from the system by turning the fan control knob. Turn this knob clockwise or counte...
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3-14 instrument panel 85z04-03e (bi-level): this mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. (floor): this mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets. Some of the air will also be directed to the windshie...
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3-15 instrument panel 85z04-03e air conditioning if your vehicle has air conditioning, follow these steps to use the system. Start the engine and set the fan control knob to the desired speed. The air conditioning com- pressor does not operate when the fan control knob is in the off position. Press ...
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3-16 instrument panel 85z04-03e (defog): this mode directs air to the windshield, side window outlets and floor outlets. When you select this mode, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor. To defog the windows faster, turn the temper- ature control knob clockwise to the warm- est setting. (d...
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3-17 instrument panel 85z04-03e outlet adjustment use the lever located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airflow. Use the thumbwheel located next to the outlets to turn them on and off. Operation tips • clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of ...
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3-18 instrument panel 85z04-03e 3) remove the old passenger compart- ment air filter. 4) then reverse the steps to install the new air filter. Ensure that the new filter is inserted in the proper orientation. Warning lights, gauges and indicators this section describes the warning lights and gauges ...
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3-19 instrument panel 85z04-03e trip odometer the trip odometer can record the number of kilometers or miles traveled for up to two trips. The trip odometer button is located in the lower right area of the speedometer. There are two independent trip odometers, which measure the distances your vehicl...
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3-20 instrument panel 85z04-03e air bag readiness light there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel. The air bag readiness system checks the air bag’s electrical sys- tem for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag se...
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3-21 instrument panel 85z04-03e brake system warning light your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and you will be able to stop the vehicle. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning li...
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3-22 instrument panel 85z04-03e speed sensitive power steering (ssps) warning light if your vehicle has speed sensitive power steering (ssps), this warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to on as a check to show you the bulb is working. Then it should go out after a few second...
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3-23 instrument panel 85z04-03e cated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service techni- cian in correctly diagnosing any malfunc- tion. When the ignition is on, this light should come on and...
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3-24 instrument panel 85z04-03e if you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your suzuki dealer can check the vehicle. Your s...
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3-25 instrument panel 85z04-03e see “fog lamps” under exterior lamps in this section for more information. Cruise control light if your vehicle has this feature, this light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on. The cruise light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. See “cruise ...
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3-26 instrument panel 85z04-03e door ajar light this light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latched. If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door is open, you will also hear a warning chime. Make sure that all doors are completely closed and this light is out before dr...
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3-27 instrument panel 85z04-03e tire pressure monitoring system is func- tioning properly. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a tpms malfunction indictor to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The tpms malfunction indicator is com- bined with the low tire pressure telltale. Whe...
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3-28 instrument panel 85z04-03e see “tire pressure monitoring system” in section 5 for more information. Audio system precautions • when the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switch- ing on the heater, moisture may form on the disc or the optical parts of the player an...
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3-29 instrument panel 85z04-03e cautions on handling 52d274 this unit has been designed specifically for playback of compact discs bearing the mark (a). No other discs can be played. 52d275 to remove a compact disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, ho...
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3-30 instrument panel 85z04-03e prevent the system from operating prop- erly. 52d351 do not expose compact discs to direct sun- light or any heat source. Note: • do not use commercially available cd protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may get caught in the internal mecha...
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3-31 instrument panel 85z04-03e playing the radio power/volume knob (1): press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn the power/volume knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. Press this button for a short time to mute the radio. Press the button again to cancel ...
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3-32 instrument panel 85z04-03e order of sound functions 84z023 sound button (8): setting the tone (bass/mid/treble) press this button until “bas” appears on the display. Turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the bass. The dis- play will show the bass level. When fin- ished making the sele...
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3-33 instrument panel 85z04-03e music that has been recorded, and the way the cd-r has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the cd. If the surface of the cd is...
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3-34 instrument panel 85z04-03e than necessary. To conserve space on the disc, minimize the length of the file, and folder names. You can also play an mp3/ wma cd that was recorded using no file folders. The system can support up to 8 folders in depth, but, keep the depth of the folders to a minimum...
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3-35 instrument panel 85z04-03e if there is no apparent damage, try a known good cd. Do not add any label to a cd, it could get caught in the cd player. If a cd is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded cd with a marking pen instead. I...
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3-36 instrument panel 85z04-03e aux mode press this button to listen to the audio con- tents from other devices; walkman, porta- ble cd player, portable mp3 player, i-pod, xm receiver, etc. 1) connect the output port of the device to the aux jack of the head unit with an aux connector. 2) turn the d...
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3-37 instrument panel 85z04-03e cdp mode press the seek button for a short time to go to the next track. 84z026 press and hold the seek button to fast play. Mode button press the mode button to change the mode. (“cdp” is displayed when a cd is in the cdp deck) 84z027 track01 track02 am-1 am-2 fm1 fm...
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3-38 instrument panel 85z04-03e playing the radio power/volume knob (1): press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn the power/volume knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. Press this button for a short time to mute the radio. Press the button again to cancel ...
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3-39 instrument panel 85z04-03e order of sound functions 84z023 sound button (8): setting the tone (bass/mid/treble) press this button until “bas” appears on the display. Turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the bass. The dis- play will show the bass level. When fin- ished making the sele...
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3-40 instrument panel 85z04-03e playing a cd insert a cd partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the cd should begin playing. You can insert a cd with the ignition off. When the cd is inserted, “cdp” will appear on the display. As the cd is loading “loading” will appear ...
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3-41 instrument panel 85z04-03e not eject when the ignition or the radio is turned off. Using an mp3/wma cd mp3/wma format if you burn your own mp3/wma disc on a personal computer: • make sure the mp3/wma files are recorded on a cd-r disc. • make sure to finalize the disc when burn- ing an mp3/wma d...
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3-42 instrument panel 85z04-03e playing an mp3/wma with the ignition on, insert a cd partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in, then “loading”, and then “mp3” or “wma” will appear on the display. The cd should begin playing. You can’t insert a cd with the acc off. As each new ...
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3-43 instrument panel 85z04-03e cd messages check cd: if this message appears on the display and/or the cd comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • it is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the cd will play. • you are driving on a very rough road. When the road become...
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3-44 instrument panel 85z04-03e steering wheel remote oper- ation (if equipped in the vehicle) power button press this button to turn the system on and off. Press this button for a short time to mute the sound. To cancel mute, press this button again. Volume up button press this button to increase t...
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3-45 instrument panel 85z04-03e 86z026 1. Magazine slot 2. Magazine eject button 2 1 how to change discs 86z013 to remove: 1) open the sliding door of the cd changer to the right until it is completely latched..
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3-46 instrument panel 85z04-03e 86z014 2) press the eject button on the cd changer and remove the magazine. 86z015 3) pull a tray out of the magazine by pressing the tray button. 4) remove the disc from the tray and rein- sert the tray into the magazine. 86z016 to load: 1) put the disc on a tray wit...
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3-47 instrument panel 85z04-03e the cd changer is operated by the main unit. 1) press the power button on the main unit to turn the audio system on. 2) if a disc is already inserted inside the cd changer, press the “cd” button. Playback starts at the beginning of the track that you were previously l...
Page 124: Driving Your Vehicle
Driving your vehicle 4 85z04-03e driving your vehicle your driving, the road, and your vehicle ........................ 4-1 towing .................................................................................. 4-16.
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4-1 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e your driving, the road, and your vehicle defensive driving the best advice anyone can give about driving is: drive defensively. Please start by using a very important safety device in your vehicle: your safety belt. Buckle up. See “safety belts: they are for everyo...
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4-2 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e it’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s bac would be close to 0.12 percent. A per- son who consumes food just before or dur- ing drinking wil...
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4-3 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose con- trol of your vehicle. Braking braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you ha...
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4-4 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’s what happens with abs: a computer senses that wheels are slow- ing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop ro...
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4-5 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e steering power steering if you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not func- tioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Speed sensitive power steering system this system continuously adjusts the effort you feel when s...
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4-6 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e steering in emergencies there are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops righ...
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4-7 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e gerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traf- fic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traf...
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4-8 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safet...
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4-9 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be ex...
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4-10 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e hydroplaning hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehi- cle is hydroplaning, it has little or no con- tact...
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4-11 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e time and energy. See the next part, “freeway driving.” • treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that ...
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4-12 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e • tires: they are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? • weather forecasts: what’s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your tr...
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4-13 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e • as you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. • you may see highway signs on moun- tains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks...
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4-14 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e cle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.) whether you have an anti-lock braking system or not, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. Without anti-lock brakes, if you feel your vehicle begin to slide, let up on th...
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4-15 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a w...
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4-16 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e towing towing your vehicle consult your suzuki dealer or a profes- sional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see the fol- lo...
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4-17 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e and shift to neutral (n). See “shift- ing out of park (p)” in section 2. 5) clamp the steering wheel in a straight- ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 6) release the parking brake. Loading your vehicle it is very important to know how much ...
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4-18 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e actual weight of the loaded vehicle and actual loads at the front and rear axles can only be determined by weighing the vehicle using a vehicle scale. To measure the weight and load, try taking your vehicle to a highway weighing station, shipping com- pany or insp...
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4-19 driving your vehicle 85z04-03e determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load limits the tires on your vehicle, when they are inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure, have a load-carrying capacity that is greater than the load that will be on the tires when the vehicle is at its...
Page 144: Service and Appearance Care
Service and appearance care 5 85z04-03e service and appearance care service ................................................................................. 5-1 fuel ....................................................................................... 5-1 checking things under the hood .............
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5-1 service and appearance care 85z04-03e service your suzuki dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your suzuki dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine suzuki parts and suzuki trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to ...
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5-2 service and appearance care 85z04-03e additives to provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the united states are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allow- ing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to a...
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5-3 service and appearance care 85z04-03e to open the fuel filler door, pull up on the fuel filler door release lever located on the floor to the left of the driver’s seat. The fuel cap is located on the passenger’s side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the tethered cap inside the fuel door. T...
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5-4 service and appearance care 85z04-03e filling a portable fuel container checking things under the hood hood release to open the hood, do the following. 1) pull the hood release handle located at the lower left side of the instrument panel. Warning never fill a portable fuel container while it is...
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5-5 service and appearance care 85z04-03e 2) then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the bottom of the secondary hood release lever upward. The secondary hood release lever is located near the front center of the hood. 3) lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and place the hood...
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5-6 service and appearance care 85z04-03e engine compartment overview when you open the hood on the engine, you’ll see the following: a. Engine air cleaner/filter b. Engine oil filler cap c. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir d. Engine coolant surge tank e. Underhood fuse block f. Battery g. Windshield wa...
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5-7 service and appearance care 85z04-03e engine oil if the oil pressure light appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “oil pressure light” in section 3. You should check your engine oil level reg- ularly; this is an a...
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5-8 service and appearance care 85z04-03e this (a) is where you add oil. See “engine compartment overview” on a previous page in this section for more information on location. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in wh...
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5-9 service and appearance care 85z04-03e if you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below –22°f (–30°c), it is recommended that you use either an sae 5w-30 synthetic oil or an sae 0w-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extr...
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5-10 service and appearance care 85z04-03e km) or 3 months. If necessary, clean or replace it. How to inspect the engine air cleaner/ filter to inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the fil- ter remains “cak...
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5-11 service and appearance care 85z04-03e 4) remove filler plug. 5) make sure the fluid reaches the bottom edge of the filler plug hole. 6) if the level is low, add fluid until it begins to run out the filler hole. 7) after filling to the correct level, reinstall the plug securely. Recommend automa...
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5-12 service and appearance care 85z04-03e hydraulic clutch there is one reservoir for both the brake and the hydraulic clutch fluid. See “brakes” in this section for more information. The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self-adjusting. The master cylinder res- ervoir is filled with hydr...
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5-13 service and appearance care 85z04-03e if you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your suzuki dealer check your cooling system. Checking coolant the engine coolant surge tank is located on the driver’s side of the engine compart- ment. See “engine compartment over- view” in thi...
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5-14 service and appearance care 85z04-03e when replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is hand-tight. Coolant surge tank pressure cap engine overheating you will find a coolant temperature gauge on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See “engine coolant temperature gauge” in section 3. If steam is co...
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5-15 service and appearance care 85z04-03e if the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for three minutes while you’re parked. If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and ge...
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5-16 service and appearance care 85z04-03e 1) park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pres- sure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (lef...
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5-17 service and appearance care 85z04-03e 2) then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 3) fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the max mark on the coolant surge tank. Wait about five min- utes, then check to see if the level is below the max mark. If the level is b...
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5-18 service and appearance care 85z04-03e windshield washer fluid the windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compart- ment on the driver’s side. See “engine compartment overview” in this section for more information on location. What to use when you need windshield ...
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5-19 service and appearance care 85z04-03e when your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See “brake system warning light” in section 3. What to add when you do need brake fluid, use only dot-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See “re...
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5-20 service and appearance care 85z04-03e brake pedal travel see your suzuki dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake adjustment every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brak...
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5-21 service and appearance care 85z04-03e 2) get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground con- nection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could d...
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5-22 service and appearance care 85z04-03e age the battery and maybe other parts, too. And don’t connect the negative (–) cable to the negative (–) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 6) connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use ...
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5-23 service and appearance care 85z04-03e jumper cable removal a. Heavy, unpainted metal engine part b. Good battery c. Dead battery to disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1) disconnect the black negative (–) cable from the vehicle that had the dead bat- tery. 2) disc...
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5-24 service and appearance care 85z04-03e headlamps to replace a headlamp bulb: 1) open the hood. 2) remove the two bolts and one nut shown in the illustration that retain the headlamp assembly. 3) disconnect the wiring harness connec- tor from the rear of the bulb. 4) remove the headlamp cap by tu...
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5-25 service and appearance care 85z04-03e front fog lamps to replace a front fog lamp bulb: 1) disconnect the wiring harness connec- tor from the front fog lamp bulb. 2) rotate the front fog lamp bulb counter- clockwise and remove it. 3) replace the bulb. See “replacement bulbs” in this section for...
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5-26 service and appearance care 85z04-03e luggage compartment lamp to replace a luggage compartment lamp bulb: 1) use a flat screwdriver to pry the lamp assembly from the lamp assembly holder. 2) replace the bulb. See “replacement bulbs” in this section for the proper bulb. 3) reinstall the lamp as...
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5-27 service and appearance care 85z04-03e 7) replace the lamp housing into the vehi- cle using the two screws removed ear- lier. 8) close the lift gate. License plate lamps to replace a license plate lamp bulb: 1) remove the two screws shown in the illustration and the lamp cover. 2) to remove the ...
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5-28 service and appearance care 85z04-03e windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. If the wiper blades become brittle or damaged, or make streaks when wiping, replace the wiper blades for optimum driv- ing visibility....
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5-29 service and appearance care 85z04-03e tration later in this section for more detail. B. Department of transportation (dot) code the department of transportation (dot) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the u.S. Department of transportation motor vehicle safety standards. C. Tire...
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5-30 service and appearance care 85z04-03e and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. See “compact spare tire” in this section and “load- ing your vehicle” in section 4. E. Tire inflation pressure the temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi (420 kpa). For mor...
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5-31 service and appearance care 85z04-03e glossary of tire terminology air pressure: the amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kpa). Accessory weight: this means the combined weight of...
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5-32 service and appearance care 85z04-03e mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white let- tering or bears manufacturer, brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. Passenger (p-metric) tire...
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5-33 service and appearance care 85z04-03e tire pressure monitoring system if your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres- sure monitoring system, it uses pressure sensors containing a unique identification code to monitor the inflation pressure of the tires. When the inflation pressure of one or more...
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5-34 service and appearance care 85z04-03e itoring system. Have tire and wheel replacement performed by an authorized service facility to avoid the risk of damag- ing the tire pressure monitor sensors. The tire pressure monitoring system may not work normally in the following circum- stances: • whee...
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5-35 service and appearance care 85z04-03e tire inflation pressure the tire and loading information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). See “loading y...
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5-36 service and appearance care 85z04-03e when rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the tire and loading infor...
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5-37 service and appearance care 85z04-03e • the tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. • the tire has a bump, bulge or split. • the tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying ne...
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5-38 service and appearance care 85z04-03e relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. Traction – aa, a...
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5-39 service and appearance care 85z04-03e see “changing a flat tire” in this section for more information. Used replacement wheels tire chains if a tire goes flat it’s a unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tire properly. If air goes out of a tire, i...
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5-40 service and appearance care 85z04-03e the following steps will tell you how to use the jack to change a tire. Removing the spare tire and tools a. Jack b. Wrench c. Jack handle d. Screwdriver the compartment spare tire and tools you’ll need are located in the trunk. 1) remove the trim cover fro...
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5-41 service and appearance care 85z04-03e 4) remove the compact spare tire. See “compact spare tire” in this section for more information. 5) remove the jack, jack handle and the wheel wrench. The jack is located in the cargo area. Turn the jack retainer, located on the right side of the jack, coun...
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5-42 service and appearance care 85z04-03e 4) insert the jack handle and the wheel wrench into the jack. 5) raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well. 6) remo...
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5-43 service and appearance care 85z04-03e don’t try to put a wheel cover on your com- pact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Storing the flat tire and tools store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment. Place...
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5-44 service and appearance care 85z04-03e compact spare tire although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kpa). After installing the compact spare tire on your vehicle, yo...
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5-45 service and appearance care 85z04-03e appearance care remember, cleaning products can be haz- ardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anythi...
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5-46 service and appearance care 85z04-03e stains caused by candy, ice cream, may- onnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1) carefully scrape off excess stain. 2) first, clean with cool water and allow to dry completely. 3) if a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructi...
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5-47 service and appearance care 85z04-03e suzuki dealer. See “vehicle care/ appearance materials” later in this section. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petro- leum based, or that contain acid or abra- sives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, o...
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5-48 service and appearance care 85z04-03e sheet metal damage if your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-cor- rosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement p...
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5-49 service and appearance care 85z04-03e vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) this is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the wind- shield from outsi...
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5-50 service and appearance care 85z04-03e power windows and other power options circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Fu...
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5-51 service and appearance care 85z04-03e engine compartment fuse block the engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the battery. See “engine compart- ment overview” in this section for more information on location. To access the fuses, press in the side fl...
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5-52 service and appearance care 85z04-03e n4u5038b head lamps ba tt pwr 30a abs 60a hv a c bl wr 30a ign 2 30a ign 1 30a illum horn main head lamps fr t fog a/c cmprsr fuel pump pwr wnd w cool f an lo w defog cool f an hi defog 30a cool f an lo w 20a pwr wnd w 20a cool f an hi 30a 25a i/p fuse 15a ...
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5-53 service and appearance care 85z04-03e fuses usages head lamps head lamp ecm engine control module i/p fuse instrument panel fuse fuel pump fuel pump a/c air conditioning horn horn hi beam head lamp high-beam driver’s pwr wndw driver’s power window stop lamps stop lamps dr/lck door lock mir htd ...
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5-54 service and appearance care 85z04-03e capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. Capacities specifications engine chassis application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant r-134a 1.41 lbs 0.64 kg brake/clutch ...
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5-55 service and appearance care 85z04-03e dimension weight overall length sedan 177.2 in (4,500 mm) wagon 179.7 in (4,565 mm) overall width 67.9 in (1,725 mm) overall height sedan 56.9 in (1,445 mm) wagon 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 59.1 in (1,500 mm) (with roof rack) wheel base 102.4 in (2,600 mm) tread fr...
Page 200: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance schedule 6 85z04-03e maintenance schedule general information ............................................................ 6-1 maintenance ........................................................................ 6-2.
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6-1 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e general information notice (for u.S.A.) maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and sys- tems may be performed by any automo- bile repair establishment or individual using any part which has been certified under the provisions in the clea...
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6-2 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e maintenance scheduled maintenance services maintenance services and record retention are the owner’s responsibility. You should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance services chart. M...
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6-3 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e engine control system (continued) maintenance interval kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first months 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180 maintenance item x 1,000 miles 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 157.5 165 172.5 180 187.5 195...
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6-4 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e chassis and body maintenance interval kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 maintenance item x 1,000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 x 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 ...
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6-5 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e chassis and body (continued) maintenance interval kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first months 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180 maintenance item x 1,000 miles 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 157.5 165 172.5 180 187.5 195 202....
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6-6 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e maintenance recommended under severe driving conditions follow this schedule if your car is mainly operated under one or more of the following conditions: engine control system • repeated short-distance driving less than 5 miles (8 km). • extensive idling and/or sl...
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6-7 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e engine control system (continued) maintenance interval kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first months 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 78 81 84 87 90 maintenance item x 1,000 miles 60 63.75 67.5 71.25 75 78.75 82.5 86.25 90 93.75 97.5 101.25 105 10...
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6-8 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e chassis and body maintenance interval kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 maintenance item x 1,000 miles 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 22.5 26.25 30 33.75 37.5 41.25 45 48.75 52.5 56.25 x 1,000 km 6...
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6-9 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e chassis and body (continued) maintenance interval kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first months 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 78 81 84 87 90 maintenance item x 1,000 miles 60 63.75 67.5 71.25 75 78.75 82.5 86.25 90 93.75 97.5 101.25 105 108.75 ...
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6-10 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e chart symbols i – inspect these items and their related parts. Correct, clean, refill, adjust, lubri- cate, inflate or replace as required. R – replace or change note: check the engine oil and engine coolant levels weekly. *: suzuki recommends that this mainte- na...
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6-11 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e maintenance record date odometer reading serviced by maintenance record.
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6-12 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e maintenance record date odometer reading serviced by maintenance record.
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6-13 maintenance schedule 85z04-03e maintenance record date odometer reading serviced by maintenance record.
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General information 7 85z04-03e general information identification numbers ....................................................... 7-1 safety certification label ................................................... 7-2 emission compliance label (for u.S.A.) ........................... 7-2 warranties ...
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7-1 general information 85z04-03e identification numbers vehicle identification number 60g152 54g081 the vehicle identification number (vin) may be found in the location shown in the above illustrations. This number is used to register the vehicle. It is also used to assist your suzuki dealer when o...
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7-2 general information 85z04-03e 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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7-3 general information 85z04-03e on-board vehicle computers and event data recorders your vehicle is equipped with on-board computer systems which monitor and control several aspects of vehicle per- formance, including the following: • emission-related components and engine parameters such as engin...
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7-4 general information 85z04-03e reporting safety defects if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying american suzuki motor c...
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7-5 general information 85z04-03e memo.
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8-1 index 8 8 85z04-03e index a accessory power outlet .....................................................3-11 adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle ..........5-1 adding equipment to your air bag-equipped vehicle ....1-32 additives ...........................................................
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8-2 index 85z04-03e doing your own service work ...........................................5-1 door ajar light ....................................................................3-26 door ajar reminder .............................................................2-5 door locks ........................
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8-3 index 85z04-03e i identification numbers ........................................................7-1 if a tire goes flat ................................................................5-39 ignition positions ................................................................2-12 infants and young ...
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8-4 index 85z04-03e passenger air bag off indicator ........................................3-26 passenger compartment air filter ....................................3-17 passenger sensing system ................................................1-31 power door locks .....................................
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8-5 index 85z04-03e steering ................................................................................4-5 steering wheel remote operation ............. 3-36 , 3-44 storage areas ......................................................................2-22 sun visors ................................
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8-6 index 85z04-03e y your driving, the road, and your vehicle ........................4-1.
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Part no. 99011-85z04-03e july, 2007 owner’s manual 99011-85z04-03e forenza printed in u.S.A. For further details, see “engine oil” in the “service and appearance care” section. See page 5-1 engine oil with “starburst” symbol dot3 esso lt71141 or total atf h50235 see the “tire information label” loca...

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