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your vehicle will come on when any door is

Cargo Lamp

loads, and loads plugged into accessory

opened. In addition, the light will come on

The cargo lamp is located over the rear

power outlets.

when the remote keyless entry unlock but-

compartment, and is controlled by the

EPM works to prevent excessive discharge

ton is pressed. It will stay on for 20 sec-

dome lamp. Refer to “Dome Lamp” in this

of the battery. It does this by balancing the

onds or until a door is opened. After the

section.

generator’s output and the vehicle’s electri-

door is opened the light will remain on and

cal needs. It can increase engine idle

stay on for 20 seconds after the doors are

Electric Power Management

speed to generate more power, whenever

closed, or until you put the key in the igni-

The vehicle has Electric Power Manage-

needed. It can temporarily reduce the

tion and turn the key to RUN.

ment (EPM) that estimates the battery’s

power demands of some accessories.

temperature and state of charge. It then

Map Lamps

adjusts the voltage for best performance

Normally, these actions occur in steps or

and extended life of the battery.

levels, without being noticeable. In rare

cases at the highest levels of corrective

When the battery’s state of charge is low,

action, this action may be noticeable to the

the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put

driver. If so, a Driver Information Center

the charge back in. When the state of

(DIC) message might be displayed, such

charge is high, the voltage is lowered

as Battery Saver Active or Service Battery

slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehi-

Charging System. If this message is dis-

cle has a voltmeter gage or voltage display

played, it is recommended that the driver

on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you

reduce the electrical loads as much as

may see the voltage move up or down.

possible. Refer to “DIC Warnings and Mes-

This is normal. If there is a problem, an

sages” in this section.

alert will be displayed.

The battery can be discharged at idle if the

Battery Run-Down Protection

electrical loads are very high. This is true

Your vehicle has a battery saver feature

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for all vehicles. This is because the gener-

designed to protect the vehicle’s battery.

Your vehicle may have lamps located on

ator (alternator) may not be spinning fast

When any interior lamp is left on and the

the headliner above the rearview mirror.

enough at idle to produce all the power

ignition is turned off, the battery rundown

Push on the lens in the lamp to turn them

that is needed for very high electrical

protection system will automatically turn

on and off.

loads.

the lamp off after

20 minutes. This will

A high electrical load occurs when several

avoid draining the battery. This vehicle also

of the following loads are on: headlamps,

has a retained accessory power feature. If

high beams, fog lamps, rear window defog-

the radio is on, it will turn off after 10 min-

ger, climate control fan at high speed,

utes or if any door on the vehicle is

heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer

opened. Refer to

“Retained Accessory

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Power (RAP)” in “Starting and Operating

Climate Controls

Your Vehicle” in the “Features and Con-

CAUTION

trols” section.

Automatic Climate Control System

Adding any electrical equipment to

With this system you can control the heat-

your vehicle may damage it or keep

Accessory Power Outlet(s)

ing, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.

other components from working as

The accessory power outlets can be used

Automatic Climate Control System

they should. The repairs would not be

to connect electrical equipment such as a

covered by your warranty. Do not use

cellular phone or CB radio.

equipment exceeding maximum

Your vehicle may have four accessory

amperage rating of

20 amperes.

power outlets. They are located on the

Check with your dealer before adding

instrument panel below the climate con-

electrical equipment.

trols, inside the front center console stor-

age bin under the cupholders, at the rear

When adding electrical equipment, be sure

of the center console, and in the rear cargo

to follow the installation instructions

area.

included with the equipment.

To use the outlets, remove the cover.

CAUTION

When not in use, always cover the outlet

with the protective cap.

Improper use of the power outlet can

cause damage not covered by your

CAUTION

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warranty. Do not hang any type of

accessory or accessory bracket from

Leaving electrical equipment on for

the plug because the power outlets

extended periods will drain the bat-

are designed for accessory power

tery. Always turn off electrical equip-

plugs only.

ment when not in use and do not plug

in equipment that exceeds the maxi-

mum amperage rating.

Certain electrical accessories may not be

compatible with the accessory power out-

lets and could result in blown vehicle or

adapter fuses. If you experience a prob-

lem, see your dealer for additional informa-

tion on the accessory power outlet.

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Automatic Climate Control System with

the system to heat or cool any faster. In

Manual Operation

Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Sys-

cold weather; the system starts at lower

(Fan):

tem

fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into

Turn the left knob to increase or decrease

the vehicle until warmer air is available.

the fan speed. In any setting other than off,

The system begins blowing air at the

the fan runs continuously with the ignition

floor, but can change modes automati-

on. To turn off the air completely, turn the

cally as the vehicle warms up to main-

fan to 0 and select the recirculation button.

tain the chosen temperature setting.

The length of time needed to warm the

Temperature Control:

interior depends on the outside temper-

Turn the center knob to increase or

ature and temperature of the vehicle.

decrease the temperature inside your vehi-

Wait 20 to 30 minutes for the system to

cle.

stabilize in order for the system to regu-

late automatically. Then adjust the tem-

Use the right knob to select from the fol-

perature as necessary to find your

lowing modes:

comfort setting. Do not cover the solar

There is one position between each mode

sensor located in the center of the

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to finely adjust airflow position.

instrument panel near the windshield.

Automatic Operation

For more information on the solar sen-

(Vent):

sor, refer to “Sensors” later in this sec-

This mode directs air to the instrument

AUTO

(Automatic Fan):

tion.

panel outlets.

When this position is selected on the fan

control, the system automatically adjusts

(AUTO RECIRCULATION):

(Bi-Level):

the fan speed.

Using the previous temperature setting,

This mode directs approximately half of the

the system automatically controls the air

air to the instrument panel outlets, and

Temperature Setting:

inlet to supply fresh outside air or recircu-

then directs the remaining air to the floor

The system uses the outside temperature,

late the interior air to cool the car faster.

outlets.

passenger compartment air temperature,

The indicator light on the recirculation but-

and solar load sensors to maintain the

(Floor):

ton lights whenever the system switches to

chosen temperature setting.

This mode directs most of the air to the

recirculation. Switch to outside air by

AUTO (Automatic Mode):

pressing the outside air button, if the vehi-

floor outlets with some air directed to the

1) Turn the fan and mode control to the

windshield and side window outlets.

cle has a rear climate control system, or by

AUTO position.

pressing the recirculation button. See AUX

The right knob can also be used to select

2) Adjust the temperature to a comfortable

for more information. The next time AUTO

the defrost and defog modes that are

setting between 31°F (16°C) and 89°F

fan or mode is selected, the air inlet resets

described in this section.

(31°C). Choosing the coldest or warm-

back to AUTO operation.

est temperature setting does not cause

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The modes can also be selected by press-

If your vehicle has a Rear Climate Control

mum A/C performance is needed or for

ing the following buttons:

System, use this button to switch between

short times to avoid exterior odors.

outside air and recirculation.

AUX (Auxiliary):

Use the floor/defog mode to clear the win-

This button is on a vehicle that has the

(Air Conditioning):

dows of fog or moisture and warm the pas-

Rear Climate Control System. Press it to

Press this button to turn the air condition-

sengers. Use the defrost mode to remove

turn on the rear heating and air condition-

ing system on or off. When this button is

fog or frost from the windshield more

ing. Refer to “Rear Air Conditioning and

pressed, an indicator light on the button

quickly.

Heating System” in this section for more

comes on to let you know the air condition-

When either of these modes or the floor

information.

ing is activated.

mode is selected, the system runs the air

(Outside Air):

On hot days, open the windows to let hot

conditioning compressor and cancels recir-

Press this button to turn on the outside air

inside air escape, then close them. This

culation mode to dry the air; however, the

mode. While this mode is on, outside air

helps to reduce the time it takes for the

recirculation light stays on. For best

circulates throughout the vehicle. An indi-

vehicle to cool down. It also helps the sys-

results, clear all snow and ice from the

cator light in the button comes on when

tem to operate more efficiently.

windshield before defrosting.

this button is pressed. The outside air

The air conditioning system removes mois-

Turn the right knob to select the defog or

mode can be used with all modes, but it

ture from the air, so you might notice a

defrost mode.

cannot be used with the recirculation

small amount of water dripping underneath

mode.

(Floor/Defog):

the vehicle while idling or after turning off

This mode directs about half of the air to

(Recirculation):

the engine. This is normal.

the floor outlets and the remaining air to

Press this button to recirculate cabin air

(Heated Seats):

the windshield and the side window out-

through the vehicle. It can be used to pre-

If your vehicle has heated seats, refer to

lets.

vent outside air and odors from entering

“Heated Seats” in the “Seats and Restraint

the vehicle or to help heat or cool the air

(Defrost):

Systems” section for more information.

inside the vehicle more quickly. An indica-

This mode directs most of the air to the

tor light above the symbol comes on in this

windshield and the side window outlets.

Defogging and Defrosting

mode. Operation in this mode during peri-

Fog or frost on the inside of windows is a

ods of high humidity and cool outside tem-

Rear Window Defogger

result of high humidity (moisture) condens-

peratures can result in increased window

The rear window defogger uses a warming

ing on the cool window glass. This can be

fogging. If window fogging is experienced,

grid to remove fog from the rear window.

minimized if the climate control system is

select the defrost mode.

used properly. To avoid fogging windows

The rear window defogger only works

The recirculation mode cannot be used

on rainy and humid days at temperatures

when the ignition is in RUN.

with outside air, floor, defog, or defrost

above freezing, run the air conditioning

modes.

compressor. It is best to avoid the use of

the recirculation mode, except when maxi-

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(Rear):

Outlet Adjustment

If the rear controls are adjusted after the

Press this button to turn the rear window

Use the louvers located on the air outlets

AUX button is pressed, the system will

defogger on or off. An indicator light on the

to change the direction of the airflow.

enter a rear independent mode. Airflow in

button comes on to let you know that the

the rear is then directed according to the

Operation Tips

rear window defogger is activated.

settings of the rear controls.

• Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from

The rear window defogger only works

the air inlets at the base of the vehicle

when the ignition is in RUN. The rear win-

that may block the flow of air into your

dow defogger stays on for approximately

vehicle.

15 minutes after the button is pressed,

• Do not use any non-SUZUKI approved

unless the ignition is turned to ACC or

hood deflectors that could adversely

LOCK. If turned on again, the defogger

affect the performance of the system.

only runs for about five minutes before

• Keep the path under the front seats clear

turning off. The defogger can also be

of objects to help circulate the air inside

turned off by pressing the button again or

of your vehicle more effectively.

by turning off the engine.

Rear Air Conditioning and Heating

CAUTION

System

If your vehicle has this system, the rear

Do not use anything sharp on the

controls are three knobs located on the

inside of the rear window. If you do,

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rear of the center floor console. The sys-

you could cut or damage the warm-

Fan Knob

tem can be controlled from the front con-

ing grid, and the repairs would not be

Turn the left knob clockwise or counter-

trols as well as the rear controls.

covered by your warranty. Do not

clockwise to increase or decrease the fan

attach a temporary vehicle license,

To turn the system on, press the AUX but-

speed. Turn the knob all the way counter-

tape, a decal or anything similar to

ton on the front climate control system, an

clockwise to turn the rear system off.

the defogger grid.

indicator light will be lit. Pressing the AUX

button the first time will turn the rear sys-

Temperature Knob

tem on in a mimic mode. In this mode, the

The middle knob on the control panel lets

airflow in the rear will be similar to the air-

you select the temperature of the air flow-

flow direction, temperature, and fan speed

ing into the passenger area. Turn the knob

of the front controls. The rear system can

clockwise toward the red area for warmer

be turned off by pressing the AUX button

air. Turn the knob counterclockwise toward

again or by turning the rear fan control

the blue area for cooler air.

knob counterclockwise all the way.

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Mode Knob

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

partment on the passenger side of the

The right knob on the control panel lets

Outside air is routed through a passenger

vehicle.

you to choose the direction of air delivery.

compartment air filter before entering the

Open the hood.

vehicle. This filter removes certain parti-

Remove the push pins from the top and

(Vent):

cles from the air, including pollen and dust

forward edge of the passenger’s side

This setting directs the air through the

particles. Reductions in airflow, which may

air inlet panel.

headliner outlets.

occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate

Remove the air inlet panel.

(Bi-Level):

that the filter needs to be replaced early.

Remove the filter from the filter housing

This setting directs the air through the floor

by pressing the release tab at the

The filter should be replaced as part of

outlets, as well as the headliner outlets.

inboard edge of the filter housing.

routine scheduled maintenance. Refer to

The rear system floor outlets are located

“Scheduled Maintenance” in

“Mainte-

near third row seats. The flow can be

nance Schedule” in the

“Maintenance

divided between vent and floor outlets

Schedule” section for when to replace the

depending upon where the knob is placed

filter.

between the settings.

To change the passenger compartment air

(Floor):

filter, use the following steps:

This setting directs most of the air through

the floor outlets. The rear system floor out-

lets are located near third row seats.

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6) Remove the filter from the vehicle.

7) Install a new passenger compartment

air filter. For the type of filter to use refer

to “Normal Maintenance Replacement

Parts” in “Maintenance Schedule” in the

“Maintenance Schedule” section.

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8) Reverse Steps 1 through 5.

1) Remove the push pins from the rear of

the passenger’s side air inlet panel. It is

located in the rear of the engine com-

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Warning Lights, Gages, and

get to know your warning lights and gages.

Speedometer and Odometer

They are a big help.

Your speedometer lets you see your speed

Indicators

in both miles per hour (mph) and kilome-

This part describes the warning lights and

Instrument Panel Cluster

ters per hour (km/h).

gages that may be on your vehicle. The

Your instrument panel cluster is designed

Your odometer shows how far your vehicle

pictures will help you locate them.

to let you know at a glance how your vehi-

has been driven, in either miles (used in

cle is running. You will know how fast you

Warning lights and gages can signal that

the United States) or kilometers (used in

are going, how much fuel you are using,

something is wrong before it becomes seri-

Canada).

and many other things you will need to

ous enough to cause an expensive repair

drive safely and economically.

Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odom-

or replacement. Paying attention to your

eter. The digital odometer will read 999999

warning lights and gages could also save

United States version shown,

if someone tries to turn it back.

you or others from injury.

Canada similar

You may wonder what happens if your

Warning lights come on when there may

vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If

be or is a problem with one of your vehi-

the new one can be set to the mileage total

cle’s functions. As you will see in the

of the old odometer, then it must be. If not,

details on the following pages, some warn-

then it is set at zero and a label must be

ing lights come on briefly when you start

put on the driver’s door to show the old

the engine just to let you know they are

mileage reading when the new odometer

working. If you are familiar with this sec-

was installed.

tion, you should not be alarmed when this

happens.

Trip Odometer

Gages can indicate when there may be or

Your trip odometer is located in the Driver

is a problem with one of your vehicle’s

Information Center and shows how far your

functions. Often gages and warning lights

vehicle has been driven since the trip

work together to let you know when there

odometer was last reset. For more infor-

is a problem with your vehicle.

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mation refer to “DIC Operation and Dis-

plays” in this section.

When one of the warning lights comes on

and stays on when you are driving, or

when one of the gages shows there may

be a problem, check the section that tells

you what to do about it. Please follow this

manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can

be costly and even dangerous. So please

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Tachometer

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder

Airbag Readiness Light

The tachometer shows your engine speed

Light

There is an airbag readiness light on the

in revolutions per minute (rpm).

Several seconds after the key is turned to

instrument panel, which shows the airbag

RUN or START, a chime will sound for sev-

symbol. The system checks the airbag’s

CAUTION

eral seconds to remind the front passenger

electrical system for malfunctions. The

to buckle their safety belt. This would only

light tells you if there is an electrical prob-

If you operate the engine with the

occur if the passenger airbag is enabled.

lem. The system check includes the airbag

tachometer in the solid red area, your

Refer to “Passenger Sensing System” in

sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and

vehicle could be damaged. The dam-

“Airbag System” in the

“Seats and

the crash sensing and diagnostic module.

ages would not be covered by your

Restraint Systems” section for more infor-

warranty. Do not operate the engine

mation. The passenger safety belt light will

in the solid red area.

also come on and stay on for several sec-

onds, then it will flash for several more.

Safety Belt Reminder Light

When the key is turned to RUN or START,

a chime will come on for several seconds

to remind people to fasten their safety

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belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is

already buckled.

This light will come on when you start your

vehicle, and it will flash for a few seconds.

Then the light should go out. This means

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the system is ready.

This chime and light will be repeated if the

If the airbag readiness light stays on after

passenger remains unbuckled and the

you start the vehicle or comes on when

vehicle is in motion.

you are driving, your airbag system may

If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled,

not work properly. Have your vehicle ser-

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neither the chime nor the light will come

viced right away.

The safety belt light will also come on and

on.

stay on for several seconds, then it will

flash for several more.

If the driver’s belt is already buckled, nei-

ther the chime nor the light will come on.

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United States

WARNING

If the airbag readiness light stays on

Even though the passenger sensing

after you start your vehicle, it means

system is designed to turn off the

the airbag system may not be work-

passenger’s frontal airbag if the sys-

ing properly. The airbags in your

tem detects a rear-facing child

vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or

restraint, no system is fail-safe, and

they could even inflate without a

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no one can guarantee that an airbag

crash. To help avoid injury to yourself

will not deploy under some unusual

Canada

or others, have your vehicle serviced

circumstance, even though it is

right away if the airbag readiness

turned off. We recommend that rear-

light stays on after you start your

facing child restraints be secured in

vehicle.

the rear seat, even if the airbag is off.

The airbag readiness light should flash for

If your vehicle does not have a rear seat

a few seconds when you turn the ignition

that will accommodate a rear-facing child

key to RUN. If the light does not come on

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restraint, never put a child in a rear-facing

then, have it fixed so it will be ready to

child restraint in the right front passenger

When the ignition key is turned to RUN or

warn you if there is a problem.

seat unless the passenger airbag status

START, the passenger airbag status indi-

indicator shows off and the airbag is off.

cator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

Here is why:

for on and off, for several seconds as a

Your vehicle has the passenger sensing

system check. Then, after several more

system. Your instrument panel has a pas-

seconds, the status indicator will light

senger airbag status indicator.

either ON or OFF, or either the on or off

symbol to let you know the status of the

right front passenger’s frontal airbag.

There is a label on your sun visor that

says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in

the front.” This is because the risk to the

rear-facing child is so great if the airbag

deploys.

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WARNING

Even though the passenger sensing

If the on indicator comes on when

If the off indicator and the airbag

system is designed to turn off the

you have a rear-facing child restraint

readiness light ever come on

passenger’s frontal airbag if the sys-

installed in the right front passen-

together, it means that something

tem detects a rear-facing child

ger’s seat, it means that the passen-

may be wrong with the airbag sys-

restraint, no system is fail-safe, and

ger sensing system has not turned

tem. If this ever happens, have the

no one can guarantee that an airbag

off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A

vehicle serviced promptly, because

will not deploy under some unusual

child in a rear-facing child restraint

an adult-size person sitting in the

circumstance, even though it is

can be seriously injured or killed if

right front passenger seat may not

turned off. We recommend that rear-

the right front passenger’s airbag

have the protection of the frontal air-

facing child restraints be trans-

inflates. This is because the back of

bag. Refer to

“Airbag

Readiness

ported in vehicles with a rear seat

the rear-facing child restraint would

Light” in this section.

that will accommodate a rear-facing

be very close to the inflating airbag.

child restraint, whenever possible.

Do not use a rear-facing child

restraint in the right front passen-

If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the

ger’s seat if the airbag is turned on.

passenger airbag status indicator, it means

that the right front passenger’s frontal air-

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on

bag is enabled (may inflate).

the airbag status indicator, it means that

the passenger sensing system has turned

off the right front passenger’s frontal air-

bag. Refer to “Passenger Sensing System”

“Airbag System” in the

“Seats and

Restraint Systems” section for more on

this, including important safety information.

If, after several seconds, all status indicator

lights remain on, or if there are no lights at

all, there may be a problem with the lights

or the passenger sensing system. See

your dealer for service.

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Battery Warning Light

Brake System Warning Light

When the ignition is on, the brake light will

Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is

come on when you set your parking brake.

divided into two parts. If one part is not

The light will stay on if your parking brake

working, the other part can still work and

does not release fully. A chime will also

stop you. For good braking, though, you

sound if the parking brake is not fully

need both parts working well.

released and the vehicle is moving. If it

stays on after your parking brake is fully

If the brake system warning light comes

released, it means you have a brake prob-

on, there is a brake problem. Have your

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lem.

brake system inspected right away.

Your vehicle has a battery warning light.

The brake light will also come on to indi-

United States

cate a low brake fluid level. Refer to

If this light comes on while you are driving,

“Brakes” in “Checking Things Under the

be sure to turn off accessories such as the

Hood” in the

“Service and Appearance

radio and climate control system. Have

Care” section for more information.

your vehicle serviced right away. The SER-

VICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

If the light comes on while you are driving,

message may also appear in the Driver

pull off the road and stop carefully. You

Information Center. Refer to “DIC Warn-

may notice that the pedal is harder to push

ings and Messages” in this section for

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or the pedal may go closer to the floor. It

more information.

may take longer to stop. If the light is still

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on, have the vehicle towed for service.

Refer to “Towing Your Vehicle” in “Towing”

in the “Driving Your Vehicle” section.

WARNING

Your brake system may not be work-

ing properly if the brake system

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warning light is on. Driving with the

The brake light is located in the instrument

brake system warning light on can

panel cluster.

lead to an accident. If the light is still

on after you have pulled off the road

This light should come on briefly when you

and stopped carefully, have the vehi-

turn the ignition key to RUN. If it does not

cle towed for service.

come on then, have it fixed so it will be

ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning

lem with your regular brakes. Refer to

“Driving Your Vehicle” section for more

Light

“Brake System Warning Light” in this sec-

information.

tion for more information.

Engine Coolant Temperature

The ABS warning light should come on

Warning Light

briefly when you turn the ignition key to

RUN. If the light does not come on then,

have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you

if there is a problem.

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Traction Control System (TCS)

With the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),

Warning Light

the light will come on when your engine is

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started and stay on for several seconds.

This is normal.

The engine coolant temperature warning

light will come on when the engine has

If the ABS warning light comes on and

overheated.

stays on, there may be a problem with the

anti-lock portion of the brake system. If the

If this happens you should pull over and

brake system warning light is not on, you

turn off the engine as soon as possible.

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still have brakes, but you do not have anti-

Refer to “Engine Overheating” in “Check-

lock brakes. Refer to “Brake System Warn-

Your vehicle has a traction control system

ing Things Under the Hood” in the “Service

ing Light” in this section for more informa-

warning light.

and Appearance Care” section for more

tion.

information.

This light will come on when your traction

If the light stays on, turn the ignition to

control system is limiting wheel spin. You

NOTE:

LOCK. If the light comes on when you are

may feel or hear the system working, but

Driving with the engine coolant tempera-

driving, stop as soon as possible and turn

this is normal. This light may also come on

ture warning light on could cause your

the ignition off. Then start the engine again

after extended heavy braking indicating the

vehicle to overheat. Refer to “Engine Over-

to reset the system. If the light still stays

brakes have become too hot to limit wheel

heating” in

“Checking Things Under the

on, or comes on again while you are driv-

spin.

Hood” in the

“Service and Appearance

ing, your vehicle needs service. If the regu-

If the traction control system warning light

Care” section. Your vehicle could be dam-

lar brake system warning light is not on,

comes on and stays on for an extended

aged, and it might not be covered by your

you still have brakes, but you do not have

period of time when the system is turned

warranty. Never drive with the engine cool-

anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake sys-

on, your vehicle needs service. Refer to

ant temperature warning light on.

tem warning light is also on, you do not

“Traction Control System (TCS)” in “Your

have anti-lock brakes and there is a prob-

Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle” in the

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This light will also come on when starting

Tire Pressure Light

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

your vehicle. If it does not, have your vehi-

Check Engine Light

cle serviced.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

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This light will come on briefly when you

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turn the ignition to RUN.

Your vehicle has a computer which moni-

This light will also come on when one or

tors operation of the fuel, ignition, and

more of your tires are significantly underin-

emission control systems.

flated.

This system is called OBD II (On-Board

A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DIC mes-

Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is

sage will accompany the light.

intended to assure that emissions are at

acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle,

Stop and check your tires as soon as it is

helping to produce a cleaner environment.

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safe to do so. If underinflated, inflate to the

The check engine light comes on to indi-

This gage shows the engine coolant tem-

proper pressure. Refer to “Tires” in the

cate that there is a problem and service is

perature. If the pointer moves towards the

“Service and Appearance Care” section for

required. Malfunctions often will be indi-

H, the engine is too hot.

more information.

cated by the system before any problem is

A temperature indicator light will turn on

This light will flash for 60 seconds and then

apparent. This may prevent more serious

and a chime will sound.

turn on solid if a problem is detected with

damage to your vehicle. This system is

the Tire Pressure Monitor system.

also designed to assist your service techni-

If you have been operating your vehicle

cian in correctly diagnosing any malfunc-

under normal driving conditions, and the

Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor System” in

tion.

temperature indicator light comes on, you

“Tires” in the

“Service and Appearance

should pull off the road, stop your vehicle

Care” section for more information.

and turn off the engine as soon as possi-

ble.

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This light will also come on during a mal-

steps, and see your dealer for service as

CAUTION

function in one of two ways:

soon as possible.

If you keep driving your vehicle with

• Light Flashing

If the Light Is On Steady

this light on, after awhile, the emis-

A misfire condition has been detected. A

You may be able to correct the emission

sion controls might not work as well,

misfire increases vehicle emissions and

system malfunction by considering the fol-

your vehicle’s fuel economy might

may damage the emission control sys-

lowing:

not be as good, and the engine might

tem on your vehicle. Diagnosis and ser-

not run as smoothly. This could lead

vice may be required.

Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?

to costly repairs that might not be

• Light On Steady

If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to

covered by your warranty.

An emission control system malfunction

fully install the cap. Refer to

“Filling the

has been detected on your vehicle. Diag-

Tank” in “Fuel” in the “Service and Appear-

nosis and service may be required.

ance Care” section. The diagnostic system

CAUTION

can determine if the fuel cap has been left

If the Light is Flashing

Modifications made to the engine,

off or improperly installed. A loose or miss-

The following may prevent more serious

transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel

ing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into

damage to your vehicle:

system of your vehicle or the replace-

the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the

ment of the original tires with other

• Reducing vehicle speed

cap properly installed should turn the light

than those of the same Tire Perfor-

• Avoiding hard accelerations

off.

mance Criteria (TPC) can affect your

• Avoiding steep uphill grades

vehicle’s emission controls and may

Did you just drive through a deep puddle of

• If you are towing a trailer, reduce the

water?

cause this light to come on. Modifica-

amount of cargo being hauled as soon

tions to these systems could lead to

as it is possible

If so, your electrical system may be wet.

costly repairs not covered by your

The condition will usually be corrected

warranty. This may also result in a

If the light stops flashing and remains on

when the electrical system dries out. A few

failure to pass a required Emission

steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” fol-

driving trips should turn the light off.

Inspection/Maintenance test. Refer to

lowing.

“Accessories and Modifications” in

Have you recently changed brands of fuel?

“Service” in the

“Service and

If the light continues to flash, when it is

If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with qual-

safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe

Appearance Care” section.

ity fuel. Refer to

“Gasoline Octane” in

place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off,

“Fuel” in the

“Service and Appearance

wait at least 10 seconds and restart the

This light should come on, as a check to

Care” section. Poor fuel quality will cause

engine. If the light remains on steady, see

show you it is working, when the ignition is

your engine not to run as efficiently as

“If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the

on and the engine is not running. If the

designed. You may notice this as stalling

light is still flashing, follow the previous

light does not come on, have it repaired.

after start-up, stalling when you put the

vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on

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acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.

nosed by the system. The vehicle would be

test to show you it is working, but the

(These conditions may go away once the

considered not ready for inspection. This

light will go out when you turn the igni-

engine is warmed up.) This will be

can happen if you have recently replaced

tion to START. If it does not come on with

detected by the system and cause the light

your battery or if your battery has run

the ignition on, you may have a problem

to turn on.

down. The diagnostic system is designed

with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right

to evaluate critical emission control sys-

away.

If you experience one or more of these

tems during normal driving. This may take

• If the vehicle is idling at a stop sign, the

conditions, change the fuel brand you use.

several days of routine driving. If you have

light may blink on and then off.

It will require at least one full tank of the

done this and your vehicle still does not

• If you make a hard stop, the light may

proper fuel to turn the light off.

pass the inspection for lack of OBD system

come on for a moment. This is normal.

If none of the above steps have made the

readiness, your dealer can prepare the

light turn off, your dealer can check the

vehicle for inspection.

WARNING

vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test

Do not keep driving if the oil pressure

equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any

Oil Pressure Light

is low. If you do, your engine can

mechanical or electrical problems that may

become so hot that it catches fire.

have developed.

You or others could be burned. Check

your oil as soon as possible and have

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance

your vehicle serviced.

Programs

Some state/provincial and local govern-

ments have or may begin programs to

CAUTION

inspect the emission control equipment on

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your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection

Lack of proper engine oil mainte-

If you have a low engine oil pressure prob-

nance may damage the engine. The

could prevent you from getting a vehicle

lem, this light will stay on after you start

repairs would not be covered by your

registration.

your engine, or come on when you are

warranty. Always follow the mainte-

Here are some things you need to know to

driving. This indicates that your engine is

nance schedule in this manual for

help your vehicle pass an inspection:

not receiving enough oil.

changing engine oil.

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if

The engine could be low on oil, or could

the check engine light is on or not working

have some other oil problem. Have it fixed

properly.

immediately.

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if

The oil light could also come on in three

the OBD

(on-board diagnostic) system

other situations:

determines that critical emission control

• When the ignition is on but the engine is

systems have not been completely diag-

not running, the light will come on as a

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Change Engine Oil Light

This light will come on briefly when the

The light goes out when the cruise control

vehicle is turned on.

is turned off. Refer to “Cruise Control” in

this section for more information.

For more information, refer to “PASS-Key^®

III+ Operation” in

“Theft-Deterrent Sys-

Reduced Engine Power Light

tems” in the “Features and Controls” sec-

tion.

Fog Lamp Light

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If this light comes on and stays on for 30

seconds, it means that service is required

for your vehicle.

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After having the oil changed you will need

Your vehicle has a reduced engine power

to reset the light. Refer to “Engine Oil” in

light.

“Checking Things Under the Hood” in the

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“Service and Appearance Care” and

This light, along with the service vehicle

“Scheduled Maintenance” in

“Mainte-

The fog lamp light will come on when the

soon light, will be displayed when a notice-

nance Schedule” in the

“Maintenance

fog lamps are in use.

able reduction in the vehicle’s performance

Schedule” section for more information.

may occur. Stop the vehicle and turn off

The light will go out when the fog lamps

the ignition. Wait for

10 seconds and

are turned off. Refer to “Fog Lamps” in this

Security Light

restart your vehicle. This may correct the

section for more information.

condition. Refer to “Service Vehicle Soon

Light” in this section for more information.

Cruise Control Light

The vehicle may be driven at a reduced

speed when the reduced engine power

light is on, but acceleration and speed may

be reduced. The performance may be

reduced until the next time you drive your

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vehicle. If this light stays on, see your

Your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system.

SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible for

With this system, the security light will

diagnosis and repair.

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flash as you open the door if your ignition

This light comes on whenever you set the

is off.

cruise control.

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Highbeam On Light

and “DIC Warnings and Messages” in this

Gate Ajar Light

section for more information.

All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light

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This light comes on when the high-beam

If this light comes on, your liftgate is not

headlamps are in use.

completely closed. Driving with the liftgate

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open can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to

Refer to

“Headlamp High/Low-Beam

This light will come on when the rear drive

enter the vehicle.

Changer” in this section.

system is overheating.

Refer to “Engine Exhaust” in “Starting and

Service All-Wheel Drive Light

An ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message will

Operating Your Vehicle” in the “Features

appear in the Driver Information Center

and Controls” section for more information.

(DIC) too. This light will turn off when the

rear drive system cools down. If this light

Door Ajar Light

stays on for a while, you need to reset the

light. To reset the light, turn the ignition off

and then back on again. If the light stays

on, see your dealer right away.

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Refer to “All-Wheel Drive” in the “Service

This light is located in the center of your

and Appearance Care” section and “DIC

instrument panel cluster.

Warnings and Messages” in this section for

more information.

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This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL

This light will come on when a door is ajar.

DRIVE message in the Driver Information

Center (DIC) will come on and stay on to

Do not drive with a door ajar.

indicate that there may be a problem with

the drive system and service is required.

Refer to “All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System”

in “Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehi-

cle” in the “Driving Your Vehicle” section

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